Kimball Elementary vs Watkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimball Elementary
Kimball · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Watkins Elementary
Watkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
60 students
| Measure | Kimball Elementary Kimball, Minnesota | Watkins Elementary Watkins, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 923 | #421 of 923 |
| National rank | #6700 of 50,301 | #11201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 346 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Kimball | Watkins |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimball Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 70.2).
- •Kimball Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 33.3%).
- •Watkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Kimball Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 60.
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 Kimball Elementary better than Watkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kimball Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 70.2 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 Kimball Elementary and Watkins Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Kimball and Watkins in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimball Elementary: 346. Watkins Elementary: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimball Elementary and Watkins Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Kimball Elementary is 229th of 923 and Watkins Elementary is 421st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).