Cleveland Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 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
McKinley Elementary
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
249 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Fergus Falls, Minnesota | McKinley Elementary Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 923 | #572 of 923 |
| National rank | #13132 of 50,301 | #16667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 361 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Fergus Falls | Fergus Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 62.2).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 43.4%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.1).
- •Cleveland Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 249.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.2 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 Cleveland Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fergus Falls and Fergus Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 361. McKinley Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cleveland Elementary is 480th of 923 and McKinley Elementary is 572nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).