Blooming Prairie Elementary vs Magelssen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 462 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blooming Prairie Elementary
Blooming Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
341 students
Magelssen Elementary
Fosston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
340 students
| Measure | Blooming Prairie Elementary Blooming Prairie, Minnesota | Magelssen Elementary Fosston, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 923 | #395 of 923 |
| National rank | #7102 of 50,301 | #10397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 341 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Blooming Prairie | Fosston |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blooming Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 71.3).
- •Magelssen Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Magelssen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Blooming Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 58.5%).
- •Blooming Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Blooming Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 341 students compared with 340.
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 Blooming Prairie Elementary better than Magelssen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blooming Prairie Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 71.3 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 Blooming Prairie Elementary and Magelssen Elementary?
About 462 km in a straight line, between Blooming Prairie and Fosston in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blooming Prairie Elementary: 341. Magelssen Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blooming Prairie Elementary and Magelssen Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Blooming Prairie Elementary is 242nd of 923 and Magelssen Elementary is 395th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).