Garden City Elementary vs Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Monroe Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Monroe Elementary North Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #834 of 923 | #406 of 923 |
| National rank | #38605 of 50,301 | #10742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 366 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| city | Brooklyn Center | North Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 29.9).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 77%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
- •Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 366.
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 Garden City Elementary better than Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 29.9 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 Garden City Elementary and Monroe Elementary?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and North Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary: 366. Monroe Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary and Monroe Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garden City Elementary is 834th of 923 and Monroe Elementary is 406th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).