Chatfield Elementary vs Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatfield Elementary
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
309 students
| Measure | Chatfield Elementary Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #71 of 923 | #59 of 923 |
| National rank | #2823 of 50,301 | #2523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 308 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.1 vs 84.8).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 30.2%).
- •Chatfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 20.6).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is the larger school with 309 students compared with 308.
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 Chatfield 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 Chatfield Elementary and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatfield Elementary: 308. Lake Harriet Lower Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatfield Elementary and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Chatfield Elementary is 71st of 923 and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 59th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).