Bluff Creek Elementary vs Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Creek Elementary
Chanhassen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Kennedy Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
| Measure | Bluff Creek Elementary Chanhassen, Minnesota | Kennedy Elementary Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 923 | #430 of 923 |
| National rank | #5460 of 50,301 | #11389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 462 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Chanhassen | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluff Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 69.9).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Bluff Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Bluff Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 35.4%).
- •Bluff Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Bluff Creek Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
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 Bluff Creek Elementary better than Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bluff Creek Elementary ranks higher (79.1 vs 69.9 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 Bluff Creek Elementary and Kennedy Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Chanhassen and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Creek Elementary: 462. Kennedy Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Creek Elementary and Kennedy Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bluff Creek Elementary is 187th of 923 and Kennedy Elementary is 430th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).