Carter Lake Elementary School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 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
Franklin Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Carter Lake Elementary School Carter Lake, Iowa | Franklin Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 654 | #471 of 654 |
| National rank | #17487 of 50,301 | #13571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Carter Lake | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 61.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 45.5%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 301.
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 Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 61.0 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 Franklin Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Carter Lake and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Lake Elementary School: 301. Franklin Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Lake Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carter Lake Elementary School is 538th of 654 and Franklin Elementary School is 471st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).