Columbus Elementary vs Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary
Forest Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
441 students
Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
441 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 Plainview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 923 | #293 of 923 |
| National rank | #9156 of 50,301 | #8281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Forest Lake | Plainview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 73.1).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 37%).
- •Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.0).
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 Columbus Elementary better than Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 ranks higher (74.5 vs 73.1 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 Columbus Elementary and Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Plainview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 441. Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 rank in Minnesota?
Columbus Elementary is 328th of 923 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 is 293rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).