Burroughs 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.
Burroughs Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
309 students
| Measure | Burroughs Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 923 | #59 of 923 |
| National rank | #2745 of 50,301 | #2523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 481 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 84.8).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 12.6%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.6).
- •Burroughs Elementary is the larger school with 481 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 Burroughs Elementary better than Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
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 Burroughs 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?
Burroughs Elementary: 481. Lake Harriet Lower Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs Elementary and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Burroughs Elementary is 68th of 923 and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 59th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).