Kittson Central Elementary vs West Central Area S. El.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 347 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kittson Central Elementary
Hallock · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
139 students
West Central Area S. El.
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
138 students
| Measure | Kittson Central Elementary Hallock, Minnesota | West Central Area S. El. Kensington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 923 | #443 of 923 |
| National rank | #4206 of 50,301 | #11974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 139 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| city | Hallock | Kensington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kittson Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 69.1).
- •Kittson Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Kittson Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Kittson Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 39.9%).
- •West Central Area S. El. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Kittson Central Elementary is the larger school with 139 students compared with 138.
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 Kittson Central Elementary better than West Central Area S. El.?
On the Success Index (US), Kittson Central Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 69.1 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 Kittson Central Elementary and West Central Area S. El.?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Hallock and Kensington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kittson Central Elementary: 139. West Central Area S. El.: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kittson Central Elementary and West Central Area S. El. rank in Minnesota?
Kittson Central Elementary is 126th of 923 and West Central Area S. El. is 443rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).