Big Woods Elementary vs Cold Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Woods Elementary
Saint Michael · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
656 students
Cold Spring Elementary
Cold Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
| Measure | Big Woods Elementary Saint Michael, Minnesota | Cold Spring Elementary Cold Spring, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 923 | #484 of 923 |
| National rank | #2931 of 50,301 | #13273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 62% |
| city | Saint Michael | Cold Spring |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 67.2).
- •Big Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 62%).
- •Big Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Big Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 37.3%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
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 Big Woods Elementary better than Cold Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Woods Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 67.2 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 Big Woods Elementary and Cold Spring Elementary?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Saint Michael and Cold Spring in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Woods Elementary: 656. Cold Spring Elementary: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Woods Elementary and Cold Spring Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Big Woods Elementary is 74th of 923 and Cold Spring Elementary is 484th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).