Churchill Elementary vs Winterquist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Elementary
Cloquet · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
351 students
Winterquist Elementary
Esko · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
684 students
| Measure | Churchill Elementary Cloquet, Minnesota | Winterquist Elementary Esko, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #34 of 923 | #63 of 923 |
| National rank | #1698 of 50,301 | #2646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 351 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Cloquet | Esko |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 84.6).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Winterquist Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 39.6%).
- •Churchill Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.3).
- •Winterquist Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 351.
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 Churchill Elementary better than Winterquist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Churchill Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 84.6 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 Churchill Elementary and Winterquist Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Cloquet and Esko in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchill Elementary: 351. Winterquist Elementary: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchill Elementary and Winterquist Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Churchill Elementary is 34th of 923 and Winterquist Elementary is 63rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).