Melrose Elementary vs Parker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Parker Elementary
Elk River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary Melrose, Minnesota | Parker Elementary Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #482 of 923 | #200 of 923 |
| National rank | #13226 of 50,301 | #5801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| city | Melrose | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 67.3).
- •Parker Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Parker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Parker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 48%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Parker Elementary is the larger school with 513 students compared with 512.
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 Melrose Elementary better than Parker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 67.3 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 Melrose Elementary and Parker Elementary?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary: 512. Parker Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary and Parker Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Melrose Elementary is 482nd of 923 and Parker Elementary is 200th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).