Discovery Community Elementary vs Riverview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 130 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
Riverview Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Discovery Community Elementary Waite Park, Minnesota | Riverview Elementary Farmington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #877 of 923 | #383 of 923 |
| National rank | #42115 of 50,301 | #10212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| city | Waite Park | Farmington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 24.3).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 78.8%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Riverview Elementary is the larger school with 573 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 Riverview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary ranks higher (71.6 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 Riverview Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Waite Park and Farmington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Community Elementary: 572. Riverview Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Community Elementary and Riverview Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Community Elementary is 877th of 923 and Riverview Elementary is 383rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).