Cherry Elementary vs East African Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Elementary
Iron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
297 students
East African Magnet School
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
| Measure | Cherry Elementary Iron, Minnesota | East African Magnet School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 923 | #784 of 923 |
| National rank | #17637 of 50,301 | #32039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 297 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Iron | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 39.8).
- •Cherry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 92.9%).
- •East African Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
- •Cherry Elementary is the larger school with 297 students compared with 296.
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 Cherry Elementary better than East African Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 39.8 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 Cherry Elementary and East African Magnet School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Iron and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Elementary: 297. East African Magnet School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Elementary and East African Magnet School rank in Minnesota?
Cherry Elementary is 594th of 923 and East African Magnet School is 784th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).