Discovery Elementary School vs Thompson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Thompson Elementary School
Thompson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
399 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Thompson Elementary School Thompson, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 232 | #79 of 232 |
| National rank | #15370 of 50,301 | #12842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 567 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Grand Forks | Thompson |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 64.1).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 12.3%).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •Discovery Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 399.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Thompson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 64.1 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 Discovery Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Thompson in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 567. Thompson Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Discovery Elementary School is 100th of 232 and Thompson Elementary School is 79th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).