CARTER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carter Lake Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Council Bluffs Comm School District school district, located in Carter Lake, IA with about 400 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Carter Lake Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carter Lake Elementary School, located at 1000 Willow Drive in Carter Lake, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As the primary elementary facility in the area, it is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth for students in their early formative years. The school is part of the Council Bluffs Community School District, which allows it to leverage broader district resources and curriculum standards to support student achievement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Carter Lake Elementary acts as a central hub for the small, close-knit Carter Lake community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, aiming to foster partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the necessary tools to succeed. By prioritizing both individual student progress and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Carter Lake Elementary School at (712) 347-5876 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.