Alice Smith Elementary vs Aquila Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Smith Elementary
Hopkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Aquila Elementary
Saint Louis Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Alice Smith Elementary Hopkins, Minnesota | Aquila Elementary Saint Louis Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 923 | #565 of 923 |
| National rank | #19964 of 50,301 | #16292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 467 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Hopkins | Saint Louis Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aquila Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 57.4).
- •Aquila Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Aquila Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 55%).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Aquila Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 467.
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 Alice Smith Elementary better than Aquila Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aquila Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 57.4 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 Alice Smith Elementary and Aquila Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Saint Louis Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Smith Elementary: 467. Aquila Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Smith Elementary and Aquila Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Alice Smith Elementary is 642nd of 923 and Aquila Elementary is 565th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).