Como Park Elementary vs Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Como Park Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Como Park Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 923 | #851 of 923 |
| National rank | #31512 of 50,301 | #40349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 19% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Como Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 27.1).
- •Como Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Como Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 87.3%).
- •Como Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.3).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 387.
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 Como Park Elementary better than Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Como Park Elementary ranks higher (40.6 vs 27.1 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 Como Park Elementary and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Como Park Elementary: 387. Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Como Park Elementary and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Como Park Elementary is 776th of 923 and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is 851st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).