Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element vs Spring Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 278 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
Spring Grove Elementary
Spring Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
186 students
| Measure | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element Hector, Minnesota | Spring Grove Elementary Spring Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 923 | #433 of 923 |
| National rank | #4969 of 50,301 | #11689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Hector | Spring Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 69.5).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Spring Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 50.5%).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
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 Spring Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element ranks higher (80.0 vs 69.5 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 Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element and Spring Grove Elementary?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Hector and Spring Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element: 186. Spring Grove Elementary: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element and Spring Grove Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is 161st of 923 and Spring Grove Elementary is 433rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).