Lincoln Elementary vs Rippleside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Little Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
Rippleside Elementary
Aitkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
476 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Little Falls, Minnesota | Rippleside Elementary Aitkin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 923 | #535 of 923 |
| National rank | #19127 of 50,301 | #14871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 477 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Little Falls | Aitkin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rippleside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 58.6).
- •Rippleside Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Rippleside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 47.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 476.
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 Lincoln Elementary better than Rippleside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rippleside Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 58.6 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 Lincoln Elementary and Rippleside Elementary?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Little Falls and Aitkin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 477. Rippleside Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Rippleside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln Elementary is 622nd of 923 and Rippleside Elementary is 535th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).