Downtown Campus vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 591 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Campus
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
87 students
Emerson Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Downtown Campus Minneapolis, Minnesota | Emerson Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 433 | #792 of 923 |
| National rank | #14689 of 16,910 | #33211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 87 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 29% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 23.4).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 100%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 87.
- •Downtown Campus is a charter school while Emerson 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 Downtown Campus better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (38.1 vs 23.4 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 Downtown Campus and Emerson Elementary?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Campus: 87. Emerson Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Campus and Emerson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Downtown Campus is 405th of 433 and Emerson Elementary is 792nd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).