Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Hastings High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
470 students
Hastings High School
Hastings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Hastings, Minnesota | Hastings High School Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #243 of 923 | #61 of 433 |
| National rank | #7109 of 50,301 | #3296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 70.0).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Hastings High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Hastings High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 33%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.3).
- •Hastings High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 470.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Hastings High School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 70.0 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Hastings High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 470. Hastings High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Hastings High School rank in Minnesota?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 243rd of 923 and Hastings High School is 61st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).