Burroughs Elementary vs Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 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 Upper Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
284 students
| Measure | Burroughs Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lake Harriet Upper Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 923 | #465 of 923 |
| National rank | #2745 of 50,301 | #12668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 481 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 68.1).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 13.7%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Burroughs Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 284.
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 Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 68.1 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 Burroughs Elementary and Lake Harriet Upper Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs Elementary: 481. Lake Harriet Upper Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs Elementary and Lake Harriet Upper Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Burroughs Elementary is 68th of 923 and Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is 465th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).