Alden-Conger Elementary vs United South Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden-Conger Elementary
Alden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
229 students
United South Central Elementary
Wells · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
| Measure | Alden-Conger Elementary Alden, Minnesota | United South Central Elementary Wells, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #325 of 923 | #294 of 923 |
| National rank | #9087 of 50,301 | #8295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 229 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Alden | Wells |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United South Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 73.2).
- •United South Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •United South Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Alden-Conger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 45.2%).
- •Alden-Conger Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •United South Central Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 229.
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 Alden-Conger Elementary better than United South Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), United South Central Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 73.2 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 Alden-Conger Elementary and United South Central Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Alden and Wells in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden-Conger Elementary: 229. United South Central Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden-Conger Elementary and United South Central Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Alden-Conger Elementary is 325th of 923 and United South Central Elementary is 294th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).