Downtown Campus vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Campus
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
87 students
Whittier Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Downtown Campus Minneapolis, Minnesota | Whittier Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 433 | #841 of 923 |
| National rank | #14689 of 16,910 | #39501 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% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 23.4).
- •Downtown Campus does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 100%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 87.
- •Downtown Campus is a charter school while Whittier 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 Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (28.6 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 Whittier Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Campus: 87. Whittier Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Campus and Whittier Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Downtown Campus is 405th of 433 and Whittier Elementary is 841st of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).