Cannon River STEM School vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannon River STEM School
Faribault · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
Lincoln Elementary
Faribault · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Cannon River STEM School Faribault, Minnesota | Lincoln Elementary Faribault, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 923 | #740 of 923 |
| National rank | #26715 of 50,301 | #28623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Faribault | Faribault |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cannon River STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 45.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Cannon River STEM School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Cannon River STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 75.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 224.
- •Cannon River STEM School is a charter school while Lincoln 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 Cannon River STEM School better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cannon River STEM School ranks higher (47.6 vs 45.0 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 Cannon River STEM School and Lincoln Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Faribault and Faribault in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cannon River STEM School: 224. Lincoln Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cannon River STEM School and Lincoln Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cannon River STEM School is 720th of 923 and Lincoln Elementary is 740th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).