Chisholm Elementary vs Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Elementary
Chisholm · Public middle · Grades 4–6
142 students
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
Chisholm · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
207 students
| Measure | Chisholm Elementary Chisholm, Minnesota | Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary Chisholm, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 266 | #728 of 923 |
| National rank | #3913 of 15,369 | #27432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 142 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| city | Chisholm | Chisholm |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 46.7).
- •Chisholm Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Chisholm Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34.5%).
- •Chisholm Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 64.7%).
- •Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is the larger school with 207 students compared with 142.
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 Chisholm Elementary better than Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 46.7 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 Chisholm Elementary and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Chisholm in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Elementary: 142. Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Elementary and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Chisholm Elementary is 117th of 266 and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is 728th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).