Brandon Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
107 students
Garfield Elementary
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
117 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary Brandon, Minnesota | Garfield Elementary Garfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #490 of 923 | #130 of 923 |
| National rank | #13472 of 50,301 | #4306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 107 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Brandon | Garfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 66.9).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 40.2%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.0).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 117 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 Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (81.2 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 Garfield Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Garfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary: 107. Garfield Elementary: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Brandon Elementary is 490th of 923 and Garfield Elementary is 130th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).