Blackduck Elementary vs Cowern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 326 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
Cowern Elementary
North Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Blackduck Elementary Blackduck, Minnesota | Cowern Elementary North Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #695 of 923 | #710 of 923 |
| National rank | #24311 of 50,301 | #25496 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% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Blackduck | North Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackduck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 49.5).
- •Cowern Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Cowern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Blackduck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 71.9%).
- •Blackduck Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.2).
- •Cowern 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 Cowern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blackduck Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 49.5 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 Cowern Elementary?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Blackduck and North Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackduck Elementary: 412. Cowern Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackduck Elementary and Cowern Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Blackduck Elementary is 695th of 923 and Cowern Elementary is 710th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).