Parker Elementary vs Vandenberge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker Elementary
Elk River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
Vandenberge Middle School
Elk River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
| Measure | Parker Elementary Elk River, Minnesota | Vandenberge Middle School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 923 | #89 of 266 |
| National rank | #5801 of 50,301 | #3095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Elk River | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.2).
- •Parker Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Parker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Vandenberge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 28.3%).
- •Parker Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 24.2).
- •Vandenberge Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 513.
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 Parker Elementary better than Vandenberge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.2 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 Parker Elementary and Vandenberge Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker Elementary: 513. Vandenberge Middle School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker Elementary and Vandenberge Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Parker Elementary is 200th of 923 and Vandenberge Middle School is 89th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).