Heart River Elementary School vs Park River Area Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 415 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heart River Elementary School
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students
Park River Area Elementary School
Park River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students
| Measure | Heart River Elementary School Dickinson, North Dakota | Park River Area Elementary School Park River, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 232 | #92 of 232 |
| National rank | #29810 of 50,301 | #14129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 273 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Dickinson | Park River |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park River Area Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 43.2).
- •Park River Area Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Park River Area Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Park River Area Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 44.3%).
- •Park River Area Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.1).
- •Park River Area Elementary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 273.
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 Heart River Elementary School better than Park River Area Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park River Area Elementary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 43.2 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 Heart River Elementary School and Park River Area Elementary School?
About 415 km in a straight line, between Dickinson and Park River in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heart River Elementary School: 273. Park River Area Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heart River Elementary School and Park River Area Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Heart River Elementary School is 200th of 232 and Park River Area Elementary School is 92nd of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).