Fairmont Elementary School vs Sunrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,007 students
Sunrise Elementary
Blaine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,015 students
| Measure | Fairmont Elementary School Fairmont, Minnesota | Sunrise Elementary Blaine, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 923 | #499 of 923 |
| National rank | #16781 of 50,301 | #13676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Fairmont | Blaine |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 62.0).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 59.1%).
- •Fairmont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Sunrise Elementary is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 1,007.
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 Fairmont Elementary School better than Sunrise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 62.0 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 Fairmont Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Blaine in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Elementary School: 1,007. Sunrise Elementary: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Fairmont Elementary School is 578th of 923 and Sunrise Elementary is 499th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).