Carson Montessori vs Empire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Montessori
Carson City · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
279 students
Empire Elementary
Carson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Carson Montessori Carson City, Nevada | Empire Elementary Carson City, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 408 | #348 of 408 |
| National rank | #27889 of 50,301 | #46907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Carson City | Carson City |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 16.4).
- •Carson Montessori does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Carson Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Carson Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 100%).
- •Empire Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.9).
- •Empire Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 279.
- •Carson Montessori is a charter school while Empire Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Montessori better than Empire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Montessori ranks higher (46.0 vs 16.4 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 Montessori and Empire Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Carson City and Carson City in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Montessori: 279. Empire Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Montessori and Empire Elementary rank in Nevada?
Carson Montessori is 115th of 408 and Empire Elementary is 348th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).