Very Good
#424 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 33% in state
Carrie Lee Elementary
Elementary School · Decorah Community School District · Decorah, IA
A Decorah Community School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 4th.
210 Vernon Street, Decorah, IA 52101
- Math 83% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrie Lee Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carrie Lee Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Average343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decorah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,046
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Ne Iowa Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| St Benedict SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Decorah Community School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrie Lee Elementary is listed in Decorah Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrie Lee Elementary
Carrie Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Decorah, IA, part of Decorah Community School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrie Lee Elementary
What grades does Carrie Lee Elementary serve?
Carrie Lee Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Carrie Lee Elementary?
Carrie Lee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrie Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrie Lee Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrie Lee Elementary rank in IA?
Carrie Lee Elementary ranks #424 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Carrie Lee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrie Lee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carrie Lee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrie Lee Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carrie Lee Elementary a charter school?
No, Carrie Lee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrie Lee Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carrie Lee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrie Lee Elementary?
29.4% of students at Carrie Lee Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Winneshiek County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (563) 382-3771
- Area population (ZIP 52101)
- 12,539
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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