Prairie Creek Community School vs STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Creek Community School
Northfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
180 students
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Burnsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
| Measure | Prairie Creek Community School Northfield, Minnesota | STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 923 | #845 of 923 |
| National rank | #2579 of 50,301 | #40056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 180 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Northfield | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 27.6).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Prairie Creek Community School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 171.
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 Prairie Creek Community School better than STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Community School ranks higher (84.7 vs 27.6 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 Prairie Creek Community School and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Creek Community School: 180. STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Creek Community School and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville rank in Minnesota?
Prairie Creek Community School is 60th of 923 and STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is 845th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).