Akin Road Elementary vs Pine River-Backus Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akin Road Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Pine River-Backus Elementary
Pine River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
478 students
| Measure | Akin Road Elementary Farmington, Minnesota | Pine River-Backus Elementary Pine River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 923 | #659 of 923 |
| National rank | #12852 of 50,301 | #20853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 479 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Farmington | Pine River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Akin Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 56.2).
- •Akin Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Akin Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Akin Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 68%).
- •Pine River-Backus Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Akin Road Elementary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 478.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Akin Road Elementary better than Pine River-Backus Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Akin Road Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 56.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Akin Road Elementary and Pine River-Backus Elementary?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Pine River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akin Road Elementary: 479. Pine River-Backus Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akin Road Elementary and Pine River-Backus Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Akin Road Elementary is 472nd of 923 and Pine River-Backus Elementary is 659th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).