Golden Lake Elementary vs Tatanka Elementary STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Lake Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Tatanka Elementary STEM School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Golden Lake Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota | Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 923 | #357 of 923 |
| National rank | #6810 of 50,301 | #9678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Circle Pines | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 72.4).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Tatanka Elementary STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 38.3%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Golden Lake Elementary is the larger school with 394 students compared with 393.
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 Golden Lake Elementary better than Tatanka Elementary STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Lake Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 72.4 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 Golden Lake Elementary and Tatanka Elementary STEM School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Circle Pines and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Lake Elementary: 394. Tatanka Elementary STEM School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Lake Elementary and Tatanka Elementary STEM School rank in Minnesota?
Golden Lake Elementary is 233rd of 923 and Tatanka Elementary STEM School is 357th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).