Knoll Elementary vs Northern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoll Elementary
Ortonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
Northern Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
282 students
| Measure | Knoll Elementary Ortonville, Minnesota | Northern Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 923 | #301 of 923 |
| National rank | #10194 of 50,301 | #8405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Ortonville | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 71.6).
- •Northern Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Northern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 37.6%).
- •Knoll Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
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 Knoll Elementary better than Northern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 71.6 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 Knoll Elementary and Northern Elementary?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Ortonville and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoll Elementary: 282. Northern Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoll Elementary and Northern Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Knoll Elementary is 380th of 923 and Northern Elementary is 301st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).