Carter Lake Elementary School vs Columbus Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Lake Elementary School
Carter Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
301 students
| Measure | Carter Lake Elementary School Carter Lake, Iowa | Columbus Elementary School Chariton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 654 | #631 of 654 |
| National rank | #17487 of 50,301 | #30744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 301 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Carter Lake | Chariton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 41.8).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 65.4%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
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 Carter Lake Elementary School better than Columbus Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Lake Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 41.8 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 Carter Lake Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Carter Lake and Chariton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Lake Elementary School: 301. Columbus Elementary School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Lake Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carter Lake Elementary School is 538th of 654 and Columbus Elementary School is 631st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).