Barton Elementary vs Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
309 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #544 of 923 | #59 of 923 |
| National rank | #15362 of 50,301 | #2523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 508 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 64.1).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 31.7%).
- •Barton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Barton Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 309.
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 Barton Elementary better than Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 64.1 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 Barton Elementary and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 508. Lake Harriet Lower Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Barton Elementary is 544th of 923 and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 59th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).