Pearson VPK vs Sweeney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearson VPK
Shakopee · Public other · Grades PK–PK
31 students
Sweeney Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Pearson VPK Shakopee, Minnesota | Sweeney Elementary Shakopee, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #540 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #15077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 31 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Shakopee | Shakopee |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweeney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 90.3%).
- •Sweeney Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 31.
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 Pearson VPK better than Sweeney Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pearson VPK and Sweeney Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Shakopee and Shakopee in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearson VPK: 31. Sweeney Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearson VPK and Sweeney Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Pearson VPK is unranked and Sweeney Elementary is 540th of 923 among other schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).