Summary:
The Riverside Community School District in Iowa is home to two elementary schools: Oakland Elementary and Carson Elementary. While both schools serve a similar student population, there are some notable differences in their performance and rankings.
Carson Elementary has a higher statewide ranking compared to Oakland Elementary, ranking 407 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, Carson Elementary has shown a slight decline in its ranking over the past few years. Academically, Carson Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in several subject areas, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Both schools have a relatively high percentage of white students, over 84%, and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 46%. The spending per student is also similar, at over $13,400 per student. While the high spending suggests a well-funded district, it's unclear how this funding is being utilized to support student outcomes. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture, with Carson Elementary appearing to be the stronger performer, but with room for improvement across both schools in the Riverside Community School District.
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