Garfield Elementary vs Nisswa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 19 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
Nisswa Elementary
Nisswa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota | Nisswa Elementary Nisswa, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 923 | #263 of 923 |
| National rank | #12875 of 50,301 | #7534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 250 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Brainerd | Nisswa |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nisswa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 67.8).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Nisswa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Nisswa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 52.4%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 250 students compared with 249.
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 Nisswa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nisswa Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 67.8 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 Nisswa Elementary?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Nisswa in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 250. Nisswa Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Nisswa Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garfield Elementary is 473rd of 923 and Nisswa Elementary is 263rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).