Davinci Academy vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davinci Academy
Ham Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
952 students
McKinley Elementary
Ham Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
636 students
| Measure | Davinci Academy Ham Lake, Minnesota | McKinley Elementary Ham Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #314 of 923 | #72 of 923 |
| National rank | #8699 of 50,301 | #2847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 952 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 89% |
| city | Ham Lake | Ham Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 73.8).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 68%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 25.9%).
- •Davinci Academy does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Davinci Academy is the larger school with 952 students compared with 636.
- •Davinci Academy is a charter school while McKinley Elementary 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 Davinci Academy better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 73.8 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 Davinci Academy and McKinley Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Ham Lake and Ham Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davinci Academy: 952. McKinley Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davinci Academy and McKinley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Davinci Academy is 314th of 923 and McKinley Elementary is 72nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).