Community School of Excellence Elem vs Harambee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School of Excellence Elem
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
696 students
Harambee Elementary School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
| Measure | Community School of Excellence Elem Saint Paul, Minnesota | Harambee Elementary School Maplewood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 923 | #764 of 923 |
| National rank | #32938 of 50,301 | #30554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 696 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Saint Paul | Maplewood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harambee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 38.5).
- •Community School of Excellence Elem does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Harambee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Harambee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 85.1%).
- •Community School of Excellence Elem does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Community School of Excellence Elem is the larger school with 696 students compared with 264.
- •Community School of Excellence Elem is a charter school while Harambee Elementary School is a public 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 Community School of Excellence Elem better than Harambee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harambee Elementary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 38.5 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 Community School of Excellence Elem and Harambee Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Maplewood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School of Excellence Elem: 696. Harambee Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School of Excellence Elem and Harambee Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Community School of Excellence Elem is 791st of 923 and Harambee Elementary School is 764th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).