Hamilton Elementary vs Star of the North - Coon Rapids
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Coon Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Star of the North - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
120 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Star of the North - Coon Rapids Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 923 | #910 of 923 |
| National rank | #14327 of 50,301 | #47406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 391 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 60.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 15.5).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 60.0).
- •Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 120.
- •Hamilton Elementary is a public school while Star of the North - Coon Rapids is a charter 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 Hamilton Elementary better than Star of the North - Coon Rapids?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 15.5 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 Hamilton Elementary and Star of the North - Coon Rapids?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 391. Star of the North - Coon Rapids: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and Star of the North - Coon Rapids rank in Minnesota?
Hamilton Elementary is 522nd of 923 and Star of the North - Coon Rapids is 910th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).