Bridges Community Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Community Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
Jefferson Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
191 students
| Measure | Bridges Community Elementary North Mankato, Minnesota | Jefferson Elementary Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 923 | #172 of 923 |
| National rank | #1890 of 50,301 | #5251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 251 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| city | North Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridges Community Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 79.5).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 41.9%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.7).
- •Bridges Community Elementary is the larger school with 251 students compared with 191.
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 Bridges Community Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bridges Community Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 79.5 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 Bridges Community Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between North Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Community Elementary: 251. Jefferson Elementary: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Community Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bridges Community Elementary is 41st of 923 and Jefferson Elementary is 172nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).