East Rapids Elementary vs Robert J. Elkington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 234 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rapids Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
639 students
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
| Measure | East Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids, Minnesota | Robert J. Elkington Middle School Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #690 of 923 | #113 of 266 |
| National rank | #23958 of 50,301 | #3827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 51.7).
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 46.5%).
- •East Rapids Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Robert J. Elkington Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 639.
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 East Rapids Elementary better than Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert J. Elkington Middle School ranks higher (67.8 vs 51.7 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 East Rapids Elementary and Robert J. Elkington Middle School?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rapids Elementary: 639. Robert J. Elkington Middle School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rapids Elementary and Robert J. Elkington Middle School rank in Minnesota?
East Rapids Elementary is 690th of 923 and Robert J. Elkington Middle School is 113th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).