Discovery Woods vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Woods
Brainerd · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
Garfield Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Garfield Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #473 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #12875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 101 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 72% |
| city | Brainerd | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 37.9).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.5).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 250 students compared with 101.
- •Discovery Woods is a charter school while Garfield Elementary is a public 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 Woods better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 37.9 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 Woods and Garfield Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Garfield Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Garfield Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Garfield Elementary is 473rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).