Blackduck Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackduck Elementary
Blackduck · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Central Elementary
Norwood Young America · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Blackduck Elementary Blackduck, Minnesota | Central Elementary Norwood Young America, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #695 of 923 | #235 of 923 |
| National rank | #24311 of 50,301 | #6925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 412 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Blackduck | Norwood Young America |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 51.2).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 60.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 412.
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 Blackduck Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 51.2 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 Blackduck Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Blackduck and Norwood Young America in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackduck Elementary: 412. Central Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackduck Elementary and Central Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Blackduck Elementary is 695th of 923 and Central Elementary is 235th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).