Cherry Elementary vs Washburn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 288 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
Washburn Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Cherry Elementary Iron, Minnesota | Washburn Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 923 | #694 of 923 |
| National rank | #17637 of 50,301 | #24300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Iron | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 51.3).
- •Washburn Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Cherry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Cherry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 66.4%).
- •Washburn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.9).
- •Washburn Elementary is the larger school with 298 students compared with 297.
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 Washburn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 51.3 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 Washburn Elementary?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Iron and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Elementary: 297. Washburn Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Elementary and Washburn Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cherry Elementary is 594th of 923 and Washburn Elementary is 694th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).