RTR Elementary School vs Waite Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
RTR Elementary School
Tyler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Waite Park Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | RTR Elementary School Tyler, Minnesota | Waite Park Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #324 of 923 | #261 of 923 |
| National rank | #9074 of 50,301 | #7485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Tyler | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waite Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 73.3).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 36.8%).
- •RTR Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
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 RTR Elementary School better than Waite Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waite Park Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 73.3 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 RTR Elementary School and Waite Park Elementary?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Tyler and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
RTR Elementary School: 266. Waite Park Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do RTR Elementary School and Waite Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
RTR Elementary School is 324th of 923 and Waite Park Elementary is 261st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).