Ponemah Elementary vs Sherburn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 485 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponemah Elementary
Ponemah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
136 students
Sherburn Elementary
Sherburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
136 students
| Measure | Ponemah Elementary Ponemah, Minnesota | Sherburn Elementary Sherburn, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #905 of 923 | #339 of 923 |
| National rank | #46392 of 50,301 | #9411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 136 | 136 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Ponemah | Sherburn |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherburn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 17.4).
- •Sherburn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Ponemah Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.5).
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 Ponemah Elementary better than Sherburn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherburn Elementary ranks higher (72.8 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 Ponemah Elementary and Sherburn Elementary?
About 485 km in a straight line, between Ponemah and Sherburn in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponemah Elementary: 136. Sherburn Elementary: 136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponemah Elementary and Sherburn Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Ponemah Elementary is 905th of 923 and Sherburn Elementary is 339th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).