Laurentian Elementary vs Merritt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurentian Elementary
Eveleth · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
488 students
Merritt Elementary
Mountain Iron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
| Measure | Laurentian Elementary Eveleth, Minnesota | Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 923 | #627 of 923 |
| National rank | #16659 of 50,301 | #19300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 488 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Eveleth | Mountain Iron |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurentian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 58.4).
- •Laurentian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 45.2%).
- •Laurentian Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Laurentian Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 354.
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 Laurentian Elementary better than Merritt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurentian Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 58.4 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 Laurentian Elementary and Merritt Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Eveleth and Mountain Iron in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurentian Elementary: 488. Merritt Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurentian Elementary and Merritt Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Laurentian Elementary is 571st of 923 and Merritt Elementary is 627th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).