Carson Elementary

Q: Is Carson Elementary a good school?

Carson Elementary ranks 407 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Carson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Riverside Community School District in Carson, Iowa. The school has 146 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.5, with a diverse student population that is 84.93% White, 6.85% Hispanic, 2.05% Asian, and 5.48% two or more races.

Academically, Carson Elementary's performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were lower than the state averages but higher than the district averages. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Carson Elementary had a 71.8% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 64.2% and the district average of 71.8%. However, in 5th grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 56.4% was lower than the state average of 70.7% and on par with the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Carson Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Oakland Elementary, which is also part of the Riverside Community School District. However, the school's performance lags behind the high-performing Underwood Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Iowa elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science.

Detail:

Public 3-5

330 Pleasant St
Carson, IA 51525-0218

(712) 484-2291

District: Riverside Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,420

Students who attend Carson Elementary usually attend:

High:

Riverside Middle/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carson Elementary ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Carson Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carson Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Carson Elementary employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carson Elementary is $13,420.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Riverside Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Community School District 187^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carson Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	47.73	401^st	626	35.9%
2013	66.81	191^st	624	69.4%
2015	53.86	347^th	616	43.7%
2016	45.38	392^nd	599	34.6%
2017	45.27	384^th	574	33.1%
2018	53.52	313^th	567	44.8%
2019	71.57	157^th	603	74.0%
2021	41.47	376^th	567	33.7%
2022	46.44	353^rd	574	38.5%
2023	41.63	385^th	565	31.9%
2024	36.31	407^th	557	26.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carson Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2012	60.41	132^nd	349	62.2%
2013	62.14	126^th	350	64.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	208	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	211
1995	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	201
1996	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	201
1997	224	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	225
1998	197	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	199
1999	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186
2000	180	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2001	228	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	231
2002	242	2	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	253
2003	242	2	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	253
2004	220	2	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	234
2005	206	2	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	218
2006	182	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	191
2007	161	1	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	171
2008	167	2	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	180
2009	210	2	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	223
2010	179	2	0	8	0	0	0	189
2011	167	2	1	7	0	0	0	177
2012	166	1	1	5	0	0	0	173
2013	149	1	1	9	0	0	0	160
2014	118	0	0	12	0	0	0	130
2015	118	0	1	9	0	0	0	128
2016	119	0	1	5	0	3	2	130
2017	131	0	1	11	1	0	3	147
2018	131	0	0	12	0	0	6	149
2019	90	0	0	6	1	0	3	100
2020	145	0	0	15	4	0	2	166
2021	132	0	1	11	1	0	7	152
2022	146	0	2	9	0	0	5	162
2023	124	0	3	10	0	1	8	146
2024	114	0	2	15	0	1	4	136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	211	16.6	12.7	24.2
1995	201	17.0	11.8	21.9
1996	201	17.0	11.8	21.9
1997	225	19.1	11.8	18.7
1998	199	15.3	13.0	17.6
1999	186	15.5	12.0	28.5
2000	181	15.0	12.1	21.5
2001	231	17.2	13.4	23.8
2002	253	18.2	13.9	24.5
2003	253	18.2	13.9	24.5
2004	234	17.2	13.6	26.5
2005	218	17.2	12.7	26.1
2006	191	14.4	13.3	27.7
2007	171	13.0	13.2	33.3
2008	180	13.9	12.9	36.7
2009	223	14.4	15.5	28.7
2010	189	13.8	13.7	33.9
2011	177	12.0	14.7	42.4
2012	173	12.2	14.1	45.7
2013	160	11.6	13.6	44.4
2014	130	8.6	14.9	43.8
2015	128	9.0	14.2	39.1
2016	130	9.0	14.4	31.5
2017	147	8.7	16.8	34
2018	149	7.0	21.2	32.9
2019	100	4.0	25.0	28
2020	166	8.9	18.6	45.2
2021	152	11.9	12.7	45.4
2022	162	10.8	15.0	42.6
2023	146	10.7	13.5	46.6
2024	136	9.8	13.7	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	211	16.6	12.7	24.2
1995	201	17.0	11.8	21.9
1996	201	17.0	11.8	21.9
1997	225	19.1	11.8	18.7
1998	199	15.3	13.0	17.6
1999	186	15.5	12.0	28.5
2000	181	15.0	12.1	21.5
2001	231	17.2	13.4	23.8
2002	253	18.2	13.9	24.5
2003	253	18.2	13.9	24.5
2004	234	17.2	13.6	26.5
2005	218	17.2	12.7	26.1
2006	191	14.4	13.3	27.7
2007	171	13.0	13.2	33.3
2008	180	13.9	12.9	36.7
2009	223	14.4	15.5	28.7
2010	189	13.8	13.7	33.9
2011	177	12.0	14.7	42.4
2012	173	12.2	14.1	45.7
2013	160	11.6	13.6	44.4
2014	130	8.6	14.9	43.8
2015	128	9.0	14.2	39.1
2016	130	9.0	14.4	31.5
2017	147	8.7	16.8	34
2018	149	7.0	21.2	32.9
2019	100	4.0	25.0	28
2020	166	8.9	18.6	45.2
2021	152	11.9	12.7	45.4
2022	162	10.8	15.0	42.6
2023	146	10.7	13.5	46.6
2024	136	9.8	13.7	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$375 (2.8%)	$13,046 (97.2%)	$13,420

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 385^th of 565 Elementary schools	42.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Elementary)	76.5	56.4	20.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	76.5	56.4	20.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary)	96.1	65.5	30.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	96.1	65.5	30.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Elementary)	78.7	74.5	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	78.7	74.5	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carson Elementary)	68.1	55.3	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	68.1	55.3	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	146	46%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	90	124	37.8%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28%	46.6%	18.6%

Schools Near Carson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carson Elementary	Public	3-5	330 Pleasant St	Carson	51525	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 484-2291	136	10	13.7	52.2%	114 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	36.3	407^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.9%		41.6	385^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.9%	22	71.8	64.3	60.0		69.2	76.2	56.4		49.1	$13,420	$375	$13,046
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	708 Glass St	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 482-6296	187	18	10.5	48.1%	152 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$13,452	$560	$12,892
Treynor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Elementary Drive	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 487-3422	352	25	14.2	13.9%	330 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	88.9	17^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.9%		85.1	37^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.5%	20	91.1	93.8	90.7		97.8	80.0	88.9		85.2	$10,728	$150	$10,579
East Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	58962 380th St	Hastings	51540	Mills County	East Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 624-8696	239	24	9.7	46.0%	223 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	49.9	331^st of 557 public elementary schools	40.6%		37.4	417^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.2%	86	72.0	59.3	75.0	63.6	80.0	77.8	78.6	66.7	60.7	$13,482	$675	$12,807
Griswold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 778-2154	239	21	11.6	49.4%	224 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	46.6	350^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.3	327^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.1%	23	70.0	56.7	54.8		90.0	70.0	77.4		51.6
AHSTW Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 343-6364	287	22	13.0	41.5%	263 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)	63.6				90.9					$14,480	$598	$13,882
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 566-2326	415	25	16.3	17.8%	395 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	82.7	55^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.1%		77.5	105^th of 565 public elementary schools	81.4%	50	78.7	87.8	77.8		90.2	85.7	87.3		76.2	$12,224	$377	$11,847
Inman Elementary School	Public	K-6	900 Inman Drive	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 623-6635	517	36	14.4	59.6%	447 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	15.3	487^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.6%		19.9	482^nd of 565 public elementary schools	14.7%	5	41.1	51.9	53.4	56.2	60.3	54.4	56.9	49.3	60.3	$13,647	$822	$12,825
Red Oak Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	400 W. 2nd Street	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6630	50	3	16.6	70.0%	43 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$16,328	$822	$15,506

Frequently Asked Questions about Carson Elementary

What district is Carson Elementary in?

Riverside Community School District

How many students attend Carson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Carson Elementary.

Is Carson Elementary a good school?

Carson Elementary ranks 407^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Carson Elementary?

Students at Carson Elementary are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Carson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Carson Elementary usually go on to attend:

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