Folwell Elementary School vs Rochester Beacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 500 m 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
Rochester Beacon Academy
Rochester · Charter high · Grades 6–12
115 students
| Measure | Folwell Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | Rochester Beacon Academy Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 923 | #388 of 433 |
| National rank | #1323 of 50,301 | #13100 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 352 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 12% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 31.1).
- •Folwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Folwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Folwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 43.5%).
- •Folwell Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 115.
- •Folwell Elementary School is a public school while Rochester Beacon Academy 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 Folwell Elementary School better than Rochester Beacon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Folwell Elementary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 31.1 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 Rochester Beacon Academy?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folwell Elementary School: 352. Rochester Beacon Academy: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folwell Elementary School and Rochester Beacon Academy rank in Minnesota?
Folwell Elementary School is 19th of 923 and Rochester Beacon Academy is 388th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).