Little Mountain Elementary vs Pinewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Mountain Elementary
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
576 students
Pinewood Elementary
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
794 students
| Measure | Little Mountain Elementary Monticello, Minnesota | Pinewood Elementary Monticello, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 923 | #292 of 923 |
| National rank | #3474 of 50,301 | #8280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 576 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Monticello | Monticello |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 74.5).
- •Little Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Little Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Little Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 35%).
- •Little Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Pinewood Elementary is the larger school with 794 students compared with 576.
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 Little Mountain Elementary better than Pinewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little Mountain Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 74.5 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 Little Mountain Elementary and Pinewood Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Monticello in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Mountain Elementary: 576. Pinewood Elementary: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Mountain Elementary and Pinewood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Little Mountain Elementary is 95th of 923 and Pinewood Elementary is 292nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).