Garfield Elementary vs Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students
Harrison Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
230 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota | Harrison Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 923 | #647 of 923 |
| National rank | #12875 of 50,301 | #20448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 250 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Brainerd | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 56.7).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 59.1%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 250 students compared with 230.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Harrison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 56.7 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 Garfield Elementary and Harrison Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 250. Harrison Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Harrison Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garfield Elementary is 473rd of 923 and Harrison Elementary is 647th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).