Banfield Elementary vs I.J. Holton Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banfield Elementary
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
574 students
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Austin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
712 students
| Measure | Banfield Elementary Austin, Minnesota | I.J. Holton Intermediate School Austin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 923 | #216 of 266 |
| National rank | #20497 of 50,301 | #9698 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 574 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 40.5).
- •Banfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Banfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 61.1%).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •I.J. Holton Intermediate School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 574.
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 Banfield Elementary better than I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Banfield Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 40.5 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 Banfield Elementary and I.J. Holton Intermediate School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banfield Elementary: 574. I.J. Holton Intermediate School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banfield Elementary and I.J. Holton Intermediate School rank in Minnesota?
Banfield Elementary is 649th of 923 and I.J. Holton Intermediate School is 216th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).