Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Pinecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 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
Pinecrest Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Hastings, Minnesota | Pinecrest Elementary Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #243 of 923 | #398 of 923 |
| National rank | #7109 of 50,301 | #10475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 470 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 71.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 33%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary is the larger school with 470 students compared with 436.
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 Pinecrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 71.2 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 Pinecrest Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 470. Pinecrest Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 243rd of 923 and Pinecrest Elementary is 398th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).