Birch Lake Elementary vs GFW Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
GFW Elementary School
Gibbon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
| Measure | Birch Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota | GFW Elementary School Gibbon, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 923 | #550 of 923 |
| National rank | #14701 of 50,301 | #15718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | White Bear Lake | Gibbon |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 63.6).
- •GFW Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Birch Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 53.3%).
- •Birch Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.1).
- •GFW Elementary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 239.
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 Birch Lake Elementary better than GFW Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Lake Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.6 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 Birch Lake Elementary and GFW Elementary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and Gibbon in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lake Elementary: 239. GFW Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lake Elementary and GFW Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Birch Lake Elementary is 531st of 923 and GFW Elementary School is 550th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).