Carson Elementary vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.6 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
Oakland Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
178 students
| Measure | Carson Elementary Carson, Iowa | Oakland Elementary Oakland, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 654 | #383 of 654 |
| National rank | #5536 of 50,301 | #9740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 134 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74.5% |
| city | Carson | Oakland |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 72.3).
- •Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 48.5%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Oakland Elementary is the larger school with 178 students compared with 134.
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 Oakland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 72.3 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 Oakland Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Carson and Oakland in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elementary: 134. Oakland Elementary: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elementary and Oakland Elementary rank in Iowa?
Carson Elementary is 242nd of 654 and Oakland Elementary is 383rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).