Karlstad Elementary vs Tower-Soudan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karlstad Elementary
Karlstad · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
96 students
Tower-Soudan Elementary
Tower · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
95 students
| Measure | Karlstad Elementary Karlstad, Minnesota | Tower-Soudan Elementary Tower, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 923 | #477 of 923 |
| National rank | #12356 of 50,301 | #12975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 96 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| city | Karlstad | Tower |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.5 vs 67.7).
- •Karlstad Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Tower-Soudan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Karlstad Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 58.9%).
- •Tower-Soudan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •Karlstad Elementary is the larger school with 96 students compared with 95.
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 Karlstad Elementary better than Tower-Soudan Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Karlstad Elementary and Tower-Soudan Elementary?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Karlstad and Tower in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karlstad Elementary: 96. Tower-Soudan Elementary: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karlstad Elementary and Tower-Soudan Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Karlstad Elementary is 457th of 923 and Tower-Soudan Elementary is 477th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).