Bruce F Vento Elementary vs City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 493 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce F Vento Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
City Academy
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
135 students
| Measure | Bruce F Vento Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | City Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 923 | #403 of 433 |
| National rank | #41872 of 50,301 | #14530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 446 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24.5% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.7 vs 24.2).
- •Bruce F Vento Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24.5%).
- •Bruce F Vento Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 87.4%).
- •Bruce F Vento Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.3).
- •Bruce F Vento Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 135.
- •Bruce F Vento Elementary is a public school while City Academy 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 Bruce F Vento Elementary better than City Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bruce F Vento Elementary and City Academy?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce F Vento Elementary: 446. City Academy: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce F Vento Elementary and City Academy rank in Minnesota?
Bruce F Vento Elementary is 871st of 923 and City Academy is 403rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).