Horace May Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace May Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
300 students
Lincoln Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
320 students
| Measure | Horace May Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota | Lincoln Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 923 | #543 of 923 |
| National rank | #10446 of 50,301 | #15332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 300 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace May Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 64.2).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 45.9%).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 300.
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 Horace May Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace May Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.2 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 Horace May Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace May Elementary: 300. Lincoln Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace May Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Horace May Elementary is 397th of 923 and Lincoln Elementary is 543rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).