Armstrong Elementary vs Hale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Hale Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
326 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Hale Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #224 of 923 | #76 of 923 |
| National rank | #6615 of 50,301 | #2947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 77.1).
- •Hale Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Hale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Hale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 37.2%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.2).
- •Hale Elementary is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Armstrong Elementary better than Hale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hale Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 77.1 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 Armstrong Elementary and Hale Elementary?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 325. Hale Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Hale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Armstrong Elementary is 224th of 923 and Hale Elementary is 76th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).