Carver Elementary vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | North High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 654 | #317 of 319 |
| National rank | #39106 of 50,301 | #14448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 24.7).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •North High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 92.4%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.6).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 436.
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 Carver Elementary better than North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (29.1 vs 24.7 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 Carver Elementary and North High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 436. North High School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and North High School rank in Iowa?
Carver Elementary is 651st of 654 and North High School is 317th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).