Barton Elementary vs Southside Family Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 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
Southside Family Charter School
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
119 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Southside Family Charter School Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 923 | #479 of 923 |
| National rank | #15362 of 50,301 | #13111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 508 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Family Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 64.1).
- •Barton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 47.9%).
- •Southside Family Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.9).
- •Barton Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 119.
- •Barton Elementary is a public school while Southside Family Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southside Family Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Family Charter School ranks higher (67.5 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 Southside Family Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 508. Southside Family Charter School: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Southside Family Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Barton Elementary is 544th of 923 and Southside Family Charter School is 479th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).