Merritt Elementary vs Nrheg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 409 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Elementary
Mountain Iron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Nrheg Elementary
Ellendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | Nrheg Elementary Ellendale, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #627 of 923 | #218 of 923 |
| National rank | #19300 of 50,301 | #6545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 354 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Mountain Iron | Ellendale |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nrheg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 58.4).
- •Nrheg Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Nrheg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 45.2%).
- •Nrheg Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.1).
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 Merritt Elementary better than Nrheg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nrheg Elementary ranks higher (77.3 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 Merritt Elementary and Nrheg Elementary?
About 409 km in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Ellendale in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Elementary: 354. Nrheg Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Elementary and Nrheg Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Merritt Elementary is 627th of 923 and Nrheg Elementary is 218th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).