Atheneum Elementary vs Garlough Environmental Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atheneum Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
69 students
Garlough Environmental Magnet
West Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
| Measure | Atheneum Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | Garlough Environmental Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 923 | #700 of 923 |
| National rank | #931 of 50,301 | #25088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 69 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 42% |
| city | Inver Grove Heights | West Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atheneum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 50.1).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 56.3%).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 23.0).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet is the larger school with 414 students compared with 69.
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 Atheneum Elementary better than Garlough Environmental Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Atheneum Elementary ranks higher (89.3 vs 50.1 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 Atheneum Elementary and Garlough Environmental Magnet?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Inver Grove Heights and West Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atheneum Elementary: 69. Garlough Environmental Magnet: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atheneum Elementary and Garlough Environmental Magnet rank in Minnesota?
Atheneum Elementary is 10th of 923 and Garlough Environmental Magnet is 700th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).