Brookside Elementary vs Twin Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
779 students
Twin Lakes Elementary
Elk River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Ramsey, Minnesota | Twin Lakes Elementary Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #469 of 923 | #175 of 923 |
| National rank | #12787 of 50,301 | #5276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 779 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Ramsey | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twin Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 67.9).
- •Twin Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 27%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.1).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 704.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Twin Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Twin Lakes Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 67.9 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 Brookside Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Ramsey and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 779. Twin Lakes Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Brookside Elementary is 469th of 923 and Twin Lakes Elementary is 175th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).