Brandon Elementary vs Carlos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary
Brandon Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ1
107 students
Carlos Elementary
Carlos Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
108 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary Brandon, Minnesota | Carlos Elementary Carlos, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #490 of 923 | #309 of 923 |
| National rank | #13472 of 50,301 | #8627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ1 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 107 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| city | Brandon | Carlos |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Carlos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 66.9).
- β’Brandon Elementary does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- β’Carlos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- β’Carlos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 40.2%).
- β’Brandon Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.0).
- β’Carlos Elementary is the larger school with 108 students compared with 107.
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 Brandon Elementary better than Carlos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlos Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 66.9 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 Brandon Elementary and Carlos Elementary?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Carlos in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary: 107. Carlos Elementary: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary and Carlos Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Brandon Elementary is 490th of 923 and Carlos Elementary is 309th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).