Cleveland Elementary vs Gideon Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
361 students
Gideon Pond Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Fergus Falls, Minnesota | Gideon Pond Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 923 | #605 of 923 |
| National rank | #13132 of 50,301 | #18108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Fergus Falls | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 60.1).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 53.2%).
- •Gideon Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.1).
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 Cleveland Elementary better than Gideon Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 60.1 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 Cleveland Elementary and Gideon Pond Elementary?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Fergus Falls and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 361. Gideon Pond Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Gideon Pond Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cleveland Elementary is 480th of 923 and Gideon Pond Elementary is 605th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).