Mabel-Canton Elementary vs West Central Area N. El.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 430 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mabel-Canton Elementary
Mabel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
143 students
West Central Area N. El.
Elbow Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
144 students
| Measure | Mabel-Canton Elementary Mabel, Minnesota | West Central Area N. El. Elbow Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #616 of 923 | #102 of 923 |
| National rank | #18474 of 50,301 | #3601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 143 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| city | Mabel | Elbow Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Area N. El. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 59.6).
- •West Central Area N. El. does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •West Central Area N. El. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Mabel-Canton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 41%).
- •West Central Area N. El. does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.9).
- •West Central Area N. El. is the larger school with 144 students compared with 143.
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 Mabel-Canton Elementary better than West Central Area N. El.?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Area N. El. ranks higher (82.6 vs 59.6 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 Mabel-Canton Elementary and West Central Area N. El.?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Mabel and Elbow Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mabel-Canton Elementary: 143. West Central Area N. El.: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mabel-Canton Elementary and West Central Area N. El. rank in Minnesota?
Mabel-Canton Elementary is 616th of 923 and West Central Area N. El. is 102nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).