Dowling Elementary vs Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowling Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
167 students
| Measure | Dowling Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 923 | #252 of 266 |
| National rank | #14782 of 50,301 | #13209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 399 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 33.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 23.1).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 80.8%).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 33.4).
- •Dowling Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 167.
- •Dowling Elementary is a public school while Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is a charter 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 Dowling Elementary better than Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
On the Success Index (US), Dowling Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 23.1 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 Dowling Elementary and Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling Elementary: 399. Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling Elementary and Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm rank in Minnesota?
Dowling Elementary is 532nd of 923 and Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm is 252nd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).