Bultum Academy vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bultum Academy
Columbia Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Bultum Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 923 | #836 of 923 |
| National rank | #31510 of 50,301 | #38688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bultum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 29.8).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Bultum Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 249.
- •Bultum Academy is a charter school while Highland Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bultum Academy better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bultum Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 29.8 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 Bultum Academy and Highland Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bultum Academy: 249. Highland Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bultum Academy and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bultum Academy is 775th of 923 and Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).