Summary:
The 51401 zip code area in Carroll, Iowa is home to two public elementary schools - Fairview Elementary School and Adams Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 4th grade and are part of the Carroll Community School District, which is ranked 206 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the two schools have some differences, such as Fairview Elementary having a larger enrollment of 432 students compared to Adams Elementary's 239 students, they share several key similarities. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of over 21%, which is a concerning issue that may need to be addressed. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates at Fairview (40.05%) and Adams (38.49%) are relatively high, indicating a student population with lower socioeconomic status. Academically, the available ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) data suggests that the schools' performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.
Despite the differences in enrollment and spending per student, with Fairview spending $13,536 per student and Adams spending $11,265 per student, the academic performance of the two schools appears to be relatively comparable. However, the overall challenges facing the Carroll Community School District, as evidenced by its low ranking and 2-star rating, may be reflected in the performance of its individual schools. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the issues, such as high chronic absenteeism, and to identify strategies for improvement.
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