Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School vs Napoleon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School
Fessenden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
140 students
Napoleon Elementary School
Napoleon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
139 students
| Measure | Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School Fessenden, North Dakota | Napoleon Elementary School Napoleon, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 232 | #131 of 232 |
| National rank | #15520 of 50,301 | #18862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 140 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Fessenden | Napoleon |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 59.0).
- •Napoleon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 36.7%).
- •Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 139.
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 Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School better than Napoleon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.0 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 Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School and Napoleon Elementary School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Fessenden and Napoleon in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School: 140. Napoleon Elementary School: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School and Napoleon Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School is 102nd of 232 and Napoleon Elementary School is 131st of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).