Barnum Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 174 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
Parkside Elementary
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Barnum Elementary Barnum, Minnesota | Parkside Elementary Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #146 of 923 | #317 of 923 |
| National rank | #4582 of 50,301 | #8796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| city | Barnum | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 73.7).
- •Barnum Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Barnum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Barnum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 42.8%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
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 Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 73.7 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 Parkside Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Barnum and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Elementary: 348. Parkside Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Barnum Elementary is 146th of 923 and Parkside Elementary is 317th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).