Discovery Community Elementary vs Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 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
Stride Academy K-8 Charter School
Saint Cloud · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students
| Measure | Discovery Community Elementary Waite Park, Minnesota | Stride Academy K-8 Charter School Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #877 of 923 | #709 of 923 |
| National rank | #42115 of 50,301 | #25468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 572 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Waite Park | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stride Academy K-8 Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 24.3).
- •Stride Academy K-8 Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Stride Academy K-8 Charter School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Discovery Community Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 83.7%).
- •Stride Academy K-8 Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).
- •Discovery Community Elementary is the larger school with 572 students compared with 569.
- •Discovery Community Elementary is a public school while Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Stride Academy K-8 Charter School ranks higher (49.6 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 Stride Academy K-8 Charter School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waite Park and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Community Elementary: 572. Stride Academy K-8 Charter School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Community Elementary and Stride Academy K-8 Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Community Elementary is 877th of 923 and Stride Academy K-8 Charter School is 709th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).