Hartley Elementary vs Paynesville Area Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartley Elementary
Waseca · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
429 students
Paynesville Area Elementary
Paynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Hartley Elementary Waseca, Minnesota | Paynesville Area Elementary Paynesville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #689 of 923 | #370 of 923 |
| National rank | #23830 of 50,301 | #9953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Waseca | Paynesville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paynesville Area Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 51.9).
- •Paynesville Area Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Paynesville Area Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Paynesville Area Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 53.4%).
- •Paynesville Area Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
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 Hartley Elementary better than Paynesville Area Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paynesville Area Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 51.9 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 Hartley Elementary and Paynesville Area Elementary?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Waseca and Paynesville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartley Elementary: 429. Paynesville Area Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartley Elementary and Paynesville Area Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hartley Elementary is 689th of 923 and Paynesville Area Elementary is 370th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).