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Carson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
330 Pleasant St, Carson, IA 51525 · (712) 484-2291 · Part of Riverside Community School District
Students
134
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Rural
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Carson Elementary
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 11.8% since 2020
On the path
Where Oakland kids come from and go next.
PK–2Oakland Elementary178 students
3–5Carson ElementaryYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 67.8%
Location
Directions ↗
330 Pleasant St, Carson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 350
Grade 439
Grade 545
Enrollment over time
152’20
162’21
146’22
136’23
134’24
Down 11.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 76%Hispanic 14%Two or more races 7%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.