Carson Elementary vs North Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
134 students
North Union Elementary
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
130 students
| Measure | Carson Elementary Carson, Iowa | North Union Elementary Fenton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 654 | #317 of 654 |
| National rank | #5536 of 50,301 | #7459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 134 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Carson | Fenton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 75.8).
- •Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 54.6%).
- •North Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.4).
- •Carson Elementary is the larger school with 134 students compared with 130.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson Elementary better than North Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carson Elementary and North Union Elementary?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Carson and Fenton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elementary: 134. North Union Elementary: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elementary and North Union Elementary rank in Iowa?
Carson Elementary is 242nd of 654 and North Union Elementary is 317th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).