Carter Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Carter Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Carter Lake, Iowa, with 361 students enrolled as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Council Bluffs Community School District, which is ranked 281 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carter Lake Elementary has some key metrics that differentiate it from nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 73.96% White, 8.86% African American, 12.19% Hispanic, and 5.0% other races. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all below the averages. As a result, Carter Lake Elementary has been ranked in the bottom 20% of Iowa elementary schools by SchoolDigger for the past several years, receiving 0-1 out of 5 stars.

Additionally, Carter Lake Elementary has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 71.75% to 86.54% over the past three school years. This is much higher than the nearby schools, such as College View Elementary and Hoover Elementary, which have free/reduced lunch rates in the 40-60% range. This suggests that the school serves a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510-1399

(712) 347-5876

District: Council Bluffs Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
498^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,698

Students who attend Carter Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High:	Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

12.8%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carter Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.06. (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 (76.3%), Hispanic (12.8%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carter Lake Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 3^rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Carter Lake Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carter Lake Elementary School is $20,698, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carter Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Council Bluffs Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Bluffs Community School District 281^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	24.35	549^th	626	12.3%
2013	30.26	514^th	624	17.6%
2014	9.77	562^nd	603	6.8%
2015	4.91	588^th	616	4.5%
2016	8.94	560^th	599	6.5%
2017	7.59	535^th	574	6.8%
2018	14.67	501^st	567	11.6%
2019	13.31	553^rd	603	8.3%
2021	7.64	538^th	567	5.1%
2022	14.97	513^th	574	10.6%
2023	6.90	532^nd	565	5.8%
2024	13.06	498^th	557	10.6%

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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 Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	432	7	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	447
1989	392	7	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	407
1990	431	0	0	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	444
1991	413	0	0	6	10	n/a	n/a	0	429
1992	394	1	1	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	409
1993	396	1	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	406
1994	389	2	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	400
1995	366	2	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	380
1996	366	2	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	380
1997	361	4	1	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	381
1998	358	3	1	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	381
1999	356	1	0	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	367
2000	401	1	0	14	5	n/a	n/a	-24	397
2001	407	3	0	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	433
2002	301	5	0	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	325
2003	301	5	0	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	325
2004	371	5	0	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	412
2005	362	4	0	46	10	n/a	n/a	0	422
2006	354	4	0	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	416
2007	350	8	0	64	6	n/a	n/a	0	428
2008	374	5	0	78	7	n/a	n/a	0	464
2009	372	5	1	74	5	n/a	n/a	0	457
2010	317	4	1	85	1	0	4	0	412
2011	335	9	1	88	0	0	5	0	438
2012	288	10	0	77	1	0	9	0	385
2013	262	16	2	80	3	0	10	0	373
2014	268	11	0	70	1	1	10	0	361
2015	305	23	1	63	6	1	15	0	414
2016	299	25	1	70	3	0	19	0	417
2017	298	22	0	59	4	0	29	0	412
2018	284	24	0	63	4	0	25	0	400
2019	273	22	2	54	4	0	23	0	378
2020	280	20	2	55	3	0	18	0	378
2021	274	15	2	52	2	0	16	0	361
2022	281	23	3	45	1	0	11	0	364
2023	267	32	2	44	3	0	13	0	361
2024	257	21	2	43	1	0	13	0	337

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 Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	447	22.0	20.3	32.2
1989	407	2.0	203.5	27.5
1990	444	20.0	22.2	26.4
1991	429	20.0	21.4	28
1992	409	20.0	20.4	34
1993	406	20.0	20.3	36
1994	400	20.5	19.5	38
1995	380	19.0	20.0	44.2
1996	380	19.0	20.0	44.2
1997	381	19.5	19.5	46.7
1998	381	19.5	19.5	48.3
1999	367	19.5	18.8	61.6
2000	397	23.5	16.9	53
2001	433	24.0	18.0	50.6
2002	325	29.0	11.2	65.8
2003	325	29.0	11.2	65.8
2004	412	28.7	14.4	61.2
2005	422	29.3	14.4	61.4
2006	416	35.7	11.7	64.4
2007	428	29.1	14.7	64.3
2008	464	32.7	14.2	64.7
2009	457	33.9	13.5	68.3
2010	412	31.4	13.0	69.7
2011	438	29.8	14.6	68.5
2012	385	26.5	14.5	71.4
2013	373	25.5	14.6	72.4
2014	361	26.5	13.6	54
2015	414	27.0	15.3	54.1
2016	417	30.0	13.9	77.2
2017	412	28.5	14.4	83
2018	400	30.0	13.3	78.8
2019	378	31.0	12.1	56.6
2020	378	28.0	13.5	82
2021	361	27.9	12.9	83.9
2022	364	28.9	12.5	86.5
2023	361	28.4	12.6	71.7
2024	337	25.0	13.4	59.3

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 Carter Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	447	22.0	20.3	32.2
1989	407	2.0	203.5	27.5
1990	444	20.0	22.2	26.4
1991	429	20.0	21.4	28
1992	409	20.0	20.4	34
1993	406	20.0	20.3	36
1994	400	20.5	19.5	38
1995	380	19.0	20.0	44.2
1996	380	19.0	20.0	44.2
1997	381	19.5	19.5	46.7
1998	381	19.5	19.5	48.3
1999	367	19.5	18.8	61.6
2000	397	23.5	16.9	53
2001	433	24.0	18.0	50.6
2002	325	29.0	11.2	65.8
2003	325	29.0	11.2	65.8
2004	412	28.7	14.4	61.2
2005	422	29.3	14.4	61.4
2006	416	35.7	11.7	64.4
2007	428	29.1	14.7	64.3
2008	464	32.7	14.2	64.7
2009	457	33.9	13.5	68.3
2010	412	31.4	13.0	69.7
2011	438	29.8	14.6	68.5
2012	385	26.5	14.5	71.4
2013	373	25.5	14.6	72.4
2014	361	26.5	13.6	54
2015	414	27.0	15.3	54.1
2016	417	30.0	13.9	77.2
2017	412	28.5	14.4	83
2018	400	30.0	13.3	78.8
2019	378	31.0	12.1	56.6
2020	378	28.0	13.5	82
2021	361	27.9	12.9	83.9
2022	364	28.9	12.5	86.5
2023	361	28.4	12.6	71.7
2024	337	25.0	13.4	59.3

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 Carter Lake Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,193 (5.8%)	$19,505 (94.2%)	$20,698

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carter Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 553^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 532^nd of 565 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carter Lake Elementary School)	48	35.6	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	50.8	52.7	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carter Lake Elementary School)	40	40
3rd Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	62.5	66	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Lake Elementary School)	53.1	46.8	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	59.7	59.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carter Lake Elementary School)	54.7	51.6	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70.9	63.5	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carter Lake Elementary School)	55.8	54.2	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	55.8	59.5	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carter Lake Elementary School)	53.8	45.8	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70	68.2	1.8%
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	378	361	4.5%
African American	22	32	45.5%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	54	44	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	267	2.2%
Two or More Races	23	13	43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.6%	71.7%	15.1%

Schools Near Carter Lake Elementary School

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carter Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Willow Drive	Carter Lake	51510	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 347-5876	337	25	13.4	59.3%	257 (76.3%)	21 (6.2%)	43 (12.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	13.1	498^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.6%		6.9	532^nd of 565 public elementary schools	5.8%	34	52.8	38.9	38.2	71.7	41.7	50.9	29.1	$20,698	$1,193	$19,505
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Ave C	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6469	454	31	14.6	61.7%	313 (68.9%)	34 (7.5%)	82 (18.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (4.0%)	20.9	468^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.0%		21.3	475^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.9%	7	43.8	63.9	55.9	62.5	56.9	61.8	45.6	$17,313	$1,173	$16,140
Rue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3326 6th Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6540	356	27	13.1	53.9%	254 (71.3%)	12 (3.4%)	66 (18.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	15 (4.2%)	34.7	416^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.3%		20.2	481^st of 565 public elementary schools	14.9%	65	51.2	47.2	69.8	73.8	58.5	72.1	60.5	$19,242	$1,012	$18,230
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2218 3rd Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6516	384	29	13.1	60.9%	272 (70.8%)	14 (3.6%)	78 (20.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	25.7	455^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.3%		48.8	334^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.9%	121	43.1	64.1	54.9	66.7	69.2	64.8	46.5	$18,750	$1,398	$17,351
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	517 N 17th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6528	451	33	13.6	57.6%	336 (74.5%)	13 (2.9%)	73 (16.2%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	13.6	496^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.8	477^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.6%	19	42.9	55.7	43.3	66.7	54.1	55.0	38.3	$19,039	$1,554	$17,485
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center	Public	PK	620 N. 8th Street	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6446	120	12	10.0	8.3%	99 (82.5%)	6 (5.0%)	12 (10.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	288	17	16.9	43.1%	251 (87.2%)	6 (2.1%)	22 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.3	390^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.0%	2	57.6	74.4	46.8	75.8	87.2	70.2	36.2	$19,301	$591	$18,710
Bloomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 7th Street	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6519	427	30	14.1	60.4%	320 (74.9%)	27 (6.3%)	60 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.0%)	22.6	464^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.7%		21.6	473^rd of 565 public elementary schools	16.3%	9	54.1	52.1	54.1	75.4	52.1	59.0	42.6	$19,330	$1,175	$18,155
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 North Broadway	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6537	406	30	13.7	47.0%	336 (82.8%)	12 (3.0%)	40 (9.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	69.1	171^st of 557 public elementary schools	69.3%		59.4	253^rd of 565 public elementary schools	55.2%	82	59.0	78.8	78.6	76.9	83.8	84.3	67.1	$17,477	$593	$16,884
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 S 10th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6522	462	34	13.5	54.3%	312 (67.5%)	11 (2.4%)	104 (22.5%)	9 (1.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.7%)	18.5	476^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.5%		10.9	522^nd of 565 public elementary schools	7.6%	46	47.5	49.2	39.4	73.8	60.0	63.4	35.2	$18,279	$1,230	$17,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Carter Lake Elementary School

How many students attend Carter Lake Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Carter Lake Elementary School.

What district is Carter Lake Elementary School in?

Council Bluffs Community School District

What schools do graduates of Carter Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carter Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High : Thomas Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Carter Lake Elementary School?

Students at Carter Lake Elementary School are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Carter Lake Elementary School a good school?

Carter Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Iowa elementary schools.

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