Heartland Lakes Elementary vs Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 994 m 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
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
Park Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
861 students
| Measure | Heartland Lakes Elementary Park Rapids, Minnesota | Park Rapids Area Century Elementary Park Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 923 | #570 of 923 |
| National rank | #15790 of 50,301 | #16543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 83 | 861 |
| Enrollment | 83 | 861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Park Rapids | Park Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 62.4).
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 52%).
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.3).
- •Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is the larger school with 861 students compared with 83.
- •Heartland Lakes Elementary is a charter school while Park Rapids Area Century 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 Heartland Lakes Elementary better than Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heartland Lakes Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 62.4 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 Heartland Lakes Elementary and Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Park Rapids and Park Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heartland Lakes Elementary: 83. Park Rapids Area Century Elementary: 861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heartland Lakes Elementary and Park Rapids Area Century Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Heartland Lakes Elementary is 553rd of 923 and Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is 570th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).