Folwell Elementary School vs Madelia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folwell Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Madelia Elementary
Madelia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
| Measure | Folwell Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | Madelia Elementary Madelia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 923 | #551 of 923 |
| National rank | #1323 of 50,301 | #15733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Rochester | Madelia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 63.6).
- •Folwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Folwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Folwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 55.4%).
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 Folwell Elementary School better than Madelia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Folwell Elementary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 63.6 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 Folwell Elementary School and Madelia Elementary?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Madelia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folwell Elementary School: 352. Madelia Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folwell Elementary School and Madelia Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Folwell Elementary School is 19th of 923 and Madelia Elementary is 551st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).