Kaposia Education Center Elementary vs STEAM Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 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
STEAM Academy Charter School
Inver Grove Heights · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
77 students
| Measure | Kaposia Education Center Elementary South Saint Paul, Minnesota | STEAM Academy Charter School Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 923 | #833 of 923 |
| National rank | #30156 of 50,301 | #38289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 620 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | South Saint Paul | Inver Grove Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 30.4).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 77.
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary is a public school while STEAM Academy Charter School is a charter 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary better than STEAM Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaposia Education Center Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 30.4 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary and STEAM Academy Charter School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between South Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary: 620. STEAM Academy Charter School: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaposia Education Center Elementary and STEAM Academy Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary is 763rd of 923 and STEAM Academy Charter School is 833rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).