Badger Elementary vs Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 557 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Elementary
Badger · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
124 students
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
Heron Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
123 students
| Measure | Badger Elementary Badger, Minnesota | Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary Heron Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 923 | #650 of 923 |
| National rank | #14830 of 50,301 | #20675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Badger | Heron Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Badger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 56.4).
- •Badger Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Badger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 58.1%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Badger Elementary is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 Badger Elementary better than Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Badger Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 56.4 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 Badger Elementary and Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
About 557 km in a straight line, between Badger and Heron Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Elementary: 124. Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Elementary and Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Badger Elementary is 533rd of 923 and Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is 650th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).