Jefferson Elementary vs Sullivan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
New Ulm · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
643 students
Sullivan Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary New Ulm, Minnesota | Sullivan Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 923 | #843 of 923 |
| National rank | #15797 of 50,301 | #39723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 643 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | New Ulm | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 28.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 84.8%).
- •Sullivan Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 640.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Sullivan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 28.2 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 Jefferson Elementary and Sullivan Elementary?
About 122 km in a straight line, between New Ulm and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 643. Sullivan Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Sullivan Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary is 554th of 923 and Sullivan Elementary is 843rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).