Garfield Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 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
Riverside Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
407 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota | Riverside Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 923 | #373 of 923 |
| National rank | #12875 of 50,301 | #10029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 250 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | Brainerd | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 67.8).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.5).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 250.
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 Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (71.9 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 Riverside Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 250. Riverside Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garfield Elementary is 473rd of 923 and Riverside Elementary is 373rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).