Banfield Elementary vs Southgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 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
Southgate Elementary
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
| Measure | Banfield Elementary Austin, Minnesota | Southgate Elementary Austin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 923 | #592 of 923 |
| National rank | #20497 of 50,301 | #17545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 574 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 56.6).
- •Banfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Banfield Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 539.
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 Southgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 56.6 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 Southgate Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banfield Elementary: 574. Southgate Elementary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banfield Elementary and Southgate Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Banfield Elementary is 649th of 923 and Southgate Elementary is 592nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).