Burnside Elementary vs Palmer Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Elementary
Red Wing · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
493 students
Palmer Lake Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Burnside Elementary Red Wing, Minnesota | Palmer Lake Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 923 | #817 of 923 |
| National rank | #19904 of 50,301 | #35729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| city | Red Wing | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 34.3).
- •Burnside Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Burnside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Burnside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 63.1%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
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 Burnside Elementary better than Palmer Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burnside Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 34.3 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 Burnside Elementary and Palmer Lake Elementary?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Red Wing and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnside Elementary: 493. Palmer Lake Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnside Elementary and Palmer Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Burnside Elementary is 641st of 923 and Palmer Lake Elementary is 817th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).