Kaposia Education Center Elementary vs St. Francis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
South Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
St. Francis Elementary
Saint Francis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | Kaposia Education Center Elementary South Saint Paul, Minnesota | St. Francis Elementary Saint Francis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #763 of 923 | #415 of 923 |
| National rank | #30156 of 50,301 | #10977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 620 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| city | South Saint Paul | Saint Francis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Francis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 42.7).
- •St. Francis Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •St. Francis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •St. Francis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 70.2%).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •St. Francis Elementary is the larger school with 621 students compared with 620.
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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary better than St. Francis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Francis Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 42.7 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary and St. Francis Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between South Saint Paul and Saint Francis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary: 620. St. Francis Elementary: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaposia Education Center Elementary and St. Francis Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary is 763rd of 923 and St. Francis Elementary is 415th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).