Bultum Academy vs Waite Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 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
Waite Park Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Bultum Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Waite Park Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #775 of 923 | #261 of 923 |
| National rank | #31510 of 50,301 | #7485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waite Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 40.6).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Waite Park Elementary is the larger school with 266 students compared with 249.
- •Bultum Academy is a charter school while Waite Park 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 Waite Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waite Park Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 40.6 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 Waite Park Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bultum Academy: 249. Waite Park Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bultum Academy and Waite Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bultum Academy is 775th of 923 and Waite Park Elementary is 261st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).