Farmington Elementary vs Prairie Creek Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmington Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Prairie Creek Community School
Northfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
180 students
| Measure | Farmington Elementary Farmington, Minnesota | Prairie Creek Community School Northfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #299 of 923 | #60 of 923 |
| National rank | #8384 of 50,301 | #2579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Farmington | Northfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 74.3).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 36.5%).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Farmington Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 180.
- •Farmington Elementary is a public school while Prairie Creek Community 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 Farmington Elementary better than Prairie Creek Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Community School ranks higher (84.7 vs 74.3 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 Farmington Elementary and Prairie Creek Community School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Northfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington Elementary: 493. Prairie Creek Community School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington Elementary and Prairie Creek Community School rank in Minnesota?
Farmington Elementary is 299th of 923 and Prairie Creek Community School is 60th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).