Fairmont Elementary School vs Turtle Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 193 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
Turtle Lake Elementary
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
985 students
| Measure | Fairmont Elementary School Fairmont, Minnesota | Turtle Lake Elementary Shoreview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #578 of 923 | #35 of 923 |
| National rank | #16781 of 50,301 | #1727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,007 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| city | Fairmont | Shoreview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turtle Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 62.0).
- •Turtle Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Turtle Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Turtle Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 59.1%).
- •Turtle Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Fairmont Elementary School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 985.
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 Turtle Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Turtle Lake Elementary ranks higher (86.8 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 Turtle Lake Elementary?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Shoreview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Elementary School: 1,007. Turtle Lake Elementary: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Elementary School and Turtle Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Fairmont Elementary School is 578th of 923 and Turtle Lake Elementary is 35th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).