Eastern Heights Elementary vs Sejong Academy Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Heights Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
Sejong Academy Lower School
Maplewood · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
| Measure | Eastern Heights Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | Sejong Academy Lower School Maplewood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 923 | #766 of 923 |
| National rank | #40580 of 50,301 | #30780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Saint Paul | Maplewood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sejong Academy Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 26.7).
- •Sejong Academy Lower School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Sejong Academy Lower School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Eastern Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 85.2%).
- •Eastern Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Eastern Heights Elementary is the larger school with 318 students compared with 196.
- •Eastern Heights Elementary is a public school while Sejong Academy Lower School 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 Eastern Heights Elementary better than Sejong Academy Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Sejong Academy Lower School ranks higher (41.8 vs 26.7 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 Eastern Heights Elementary and Sejong Academy Lower School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Maplewood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Heights Elementary: 318. Sejong Academy Lower School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Heights Elementary and Sejong Academy Lower School rank in Minnesota?
Eastern Heights Elementary is 853rd of 923 and Sejong Academy Lower School is 766th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).