Bigfork Elementary vs West Central Area S. El.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigfork Elementary
Bigfork · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
139 students
West Central Area S. El.
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
138 students
| Measure | Bigfork Elementary Bigfork, Minnesota | West Central Area S. El. Kensington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #678 of 923 | #443 of 923 |
| National rank | #22821 of 50,301 | #11974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 139 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| city | Bigfork | Kensington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Area S. El. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 53.3).
- •West Central Area S. El. does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Bigfork Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •West Central Area S. El. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 61.2%).
- •West Central Area S. El. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
- •Bigfork Elementary is the larger school with 139 students compared with 138.
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 Bigfork Elementary better than West Central Area S. El.?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Area S. El. ranks higher (69.1 vs 53.3 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 Bigfork Elementary and West Central Area S. El.?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Kensington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork Elementary: 139. West Central Area S. El.: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork Elementary and West Central Area S. El. rank in Minnesota?
Bigfork Elementary is 678th of 923 and West Central Area S. El. is 443rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).