Griggs County Central Elementary School vs North Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griggs County Central Elementary School
Cooperstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
205 students
North Star Elementary School
Cando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
208 students
| Measure | Griggs County Central Elementary School Cooperstown, North Dakota | North Star Elementary School Cando, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 232 | #135 of 232 |
| National rank | #26025 of 50,301 | #19803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 205 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Cooperstown | Cando |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 48.7).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Griggs County Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 42%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •North Star Elementary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 205.
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 Griggs County Central Elementary School better than North Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 48.7 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 Griggs County Central Elementary School and North Star Elementary School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Cooperstown and Cando in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griggs County Central Elementary School: 205. North Star Elementary School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griggs County Central Elementary School and North Star Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Griggs County Central Elementary School is 178th of 232 and North Star Elementary School is 135th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).