Great Expectations vs Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 595 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Expectations
Grand Marais · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
Grand Marais · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
203 students
| Measure | Great Expectations Grand Marais, Minnesota | Sawtooth Mountain Elementary Grand Marais, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 923 | #542 of 923 |
| National rank | #10377 of 50,301 | #15278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 113 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | Grand Marais | Grand Marais |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Expectations scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 64.3).
- •Great Expectations does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Great Expectations does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Great Expectations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 44.8%).
- •Great Expectations does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 203 students compared with 113.
- •Great Expectations is a charter school while Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Expectations better than Sawtooth Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Great Expectations ranks higher (71.3 vs 64.3 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 Great Expectations and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Grand Marais in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Expectations: 113. Sawtooth Mountain Elementary: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Expectations and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Great Expectations is 392nd of 923 and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is 542nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).