Discovery Community Elementary vs Oak Hill Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Community Elementary
Waite Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Oak Hill Community Elementary
Saint Cloud · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
878 students
| Measure | Discovery Community Elementary Waite Park, Minnesota | Oak Hill Community Elementary Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #877 of 923 | #652 of 923 |
| National rank | #42115 of 50,301 | #20697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Waite Park | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Hill Community Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 24.3).
- •Oak Hill Community Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Oak Hill Community Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Oak Hill Community Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 78.8%).
- •Discovery Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Oak Hill Community Elementary is the larger school with 878 students compared with 572.
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 Discovery Community Elementary better than Oak Hill Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Hill Community Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 24.3 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 Discovery Community Elementary and Oak Hill Community Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Waite Park and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Community Elementary: 572. Oak Hill Community Elementary: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Community Elementary and Oak Hill Community Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Community Elementary is 877th of 923 and Oak Hill Community Elementary is 652nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).