Rice Elementary vs Royalton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Elementary
Rice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Royalton Elementary
Royalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Rice Elementary Rice, Minnesota | Royalton Elementary Royalton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #304 of 923 | #458 of 923 |
| National rank | #8539 of 50,301 | #12386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Rice | Royalton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 68.5).
- •Rice Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Rice Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Royalton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 33.3%).
- •Rice Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Royalton Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 357.
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 Rice Elementary better than Royalton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.5 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 Rice Elementary and Royalton Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Rice and Royalton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Elementary: 357. Royalton Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Elementary and Royalton Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Rice Elementary is 304th of 923 and Royalton Elementary is 458th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).