Albany Area Early Learning Center vs Watkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Area Early Learning Center
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
59 students
Watkins Elementary
Watkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
60 students
| Measure | Albany Area Early Learning Center Albany, Minnesota | Watkins Elementary Watkins, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #421 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #11201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 59 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Albany | Watkins |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Area Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 70.2).
- •Albany Area Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 33.3%).
- •Albany Area Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 12.0).
- •Watkins Elementary is the larger school with 60 students compared with 59.
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 Albany Area Early Learning Center better than Watkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Area Early Learning Center ranks higher (72.2 vs 70.2 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 Albany Area Early Learning Center and Watkins Elementary?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Albany and Watkins in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Area Early Learning Center: 59. Watkins Elementary: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Area Early Learning Center and Watkins Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Albany Area Early Learning Center is unranked and Watkins Elementary is 421st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).