Heartland Lakes Elementary vs Minnesota New Country Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartland Lakes Elementary
Park Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
83 students
Minnesota New Country Elementary
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
81 students
| Measure | Heartland Lakes Elementary Park Rapids, Minnesota | Minnesota New Country Elementary Henderson, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 923 | #765 of 923 |
| National rank | #15790 of 50,301 | #30769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 83 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 83 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Park Rapids | Henderson |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 41.8).
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 44.4%).
- •Minnesota New Country Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 83 students compared with 81.
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 Heartland Lakes Elementary better than Minnesota New Country Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heartland Lakes Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 41.8 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 Heartland Lakes Elementary and Minnesota New Country Elementary?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Park Rapids and Henderson in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heartland Lakes Elementary: 83. Minnesota New Country Elementary: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heartland Lakes Elementary and Minnesota New Country Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Heartland Lakes Elementary is 553rd of 923 and Minnesota New Country Elementary is 765th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).