Aquila Elementary vs L.h. Tanglen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquila Elementary
Saint Louis Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
L.h. Tanglen Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Aquila Elementary Saint Louis Park, Minnesota | L.h. Tanglen Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 923 | #541 of 923 |
| National rank | #16292 of 50,301 | #15254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 498 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | Saint Louis Park | Minnetonka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.h. Tanglen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 62.7).
- •Aquila Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •L.h. Tanglen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Aquila Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 47.6%).
- •L.h. Tanglen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •L.h. Tanglen Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 498.
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 Aquila Elementary better than L.h. Tanglen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L.h. Tanglen Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 62.7 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 Aquila Elementary and L.h. Tanglen Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Saint Louis Park and Minnetonka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aquila Elementary: 498. L.h. Tanglen Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aquila Elementary and L.h. Tanglen Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Aquila Elementary is 565th of 923 and L.h. Tanglen Elementary is 541st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).