Jackson Elementary vs Sweeney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
Sweeney Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary Shakopee, Minnesota | Sweeney Elementary Shakopee, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 923 | #540 of 923 |
| National rank | #6941 of 50,301 | #15077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| city | Shakopee | Shakopee |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 64.6).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 41.4%).
- •Sweeney Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Jackson Elementary is the larger school with 683 students compared with 602.
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 Jackson Elementary better than Sweeney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 64.6 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 Jackson Elementary and Sweeney Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shakopee and Shakopee in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary: 683. Sweeney Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary and Sweeney Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Jackson Elementary is 236th of 923 and Sweeney Elementary is 540th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).