Harwood Elementary School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Elementary School
Harwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
97 students
McKinley Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
169 students
| Measure | Harwood Elementary School Harwood, North Dakota | McKinley Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 232 | #206 of 232 |
| National rank | #5781 of 50,301 | #30947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 97 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Harwood | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 41.5).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 53.8%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.8).
- •McKinley Elementary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 97.
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 Harwood Elementary School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harwood Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 41.5 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 Harwood Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Harwood and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harwood Elementary School: 97. McKinley Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harwood Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Harwood Elementary School is 20th of 232 and McKinley Elementary School is 206th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).