Barnum Elementary vs Chisago Lakes El.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Elementary
Barnum · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
348 students
Chisago Lakes El.
Chisago City · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
347 students
| Measure | Barnum Elementary Barnum, Minnesota | Chisago Lakes El. Chisago City, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #146 of 923 | #20 of 923 |
| National rank | #4582 of 50,301 | #1352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 348 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Barnum | Chisago City |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisago Lakes El. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 80.7).
- •Chisago Lakes El. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 32.5%).
- •Chisago Lakes El. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Barnum Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 347.
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 Barnum Elementary better than Chisago Lakes El.?
On the Success Index (US), Chisago Lakes El. ranks higher (87.8 vs 80.7 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 Barnum Elementary and Chisago Lakes El.?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Barnum and Chisago City in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Elementary: 348. Chisago Lakes El.: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Elementary and Chisago Lakes El. rank in Minnesota?
Barnum Elementary is 146th of 923 and Chisago Lakes El. is 20th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).