Carver Elementary School vs. Findley Elementary School
Should I attend Carver Elementary School or Findley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Findley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Findley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
438 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1223 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#973 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
45
Grade 1 Students
78
53
Grade 2 Students
64
53
Grade 3 Students
76
56
Grade 4 Students
69
51
Grade 5 Students
81
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
14%
% Hispanic
55%
24%
% Black
22%
23%
% White
11%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%