Murray County Central Elementary vs Ponemah Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 453 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray County Central Elementary
Slayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
137 students
Ponemah Elementary
Ponemah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
136 students
| Measure | Murray County Central Elementary Slayton, Minnesota | Ponemah Elementary Ponemah, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 923 | #905 of 923 |
| National rank | #12752 of 50,301 | #46392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 137 | 136 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Slayton | Ponemah |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray County Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 17.4).
- •Murray County Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Murray County Central Elementary is the larger school with 137 students compared with 136.
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 Murray County Central Elementary better than Ponemah Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murray County Central Elementary ranks higher (68.0 vs 17.4 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 Murray County Central Elementary and Ponemah Elementary?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Slayton and Ponemah in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray County Central Elementary: 137. Ponemah Elementary: 136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray County Central Elementary and Ponemah Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Murray County Central Elementary is 468th of 923 and Ponemah Elementary is 905th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).