Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element vs Little Stangs Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element
Hector · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
Little Stangs Learning Center
Buffalo Lake · Public other · Grades PK–PK
20 students
| Measure | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element Hector, Minnesota | Little Stangs Learning Center Buffalo Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #161 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #4969 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 186 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 20 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Hector | Buffalo Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Stangs Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 50.5%).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is the larger school with 186 students compared with 20.
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 Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element better than Little Stangs Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element and Little Stangs Learning Center?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Hector and Buffalo Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element: 186. Little Stangs Learning Center: 20. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element and Little Stangs Learning Center rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is 161st of 923 and Little Stangs Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).