Edward Neill Elementary vs Universal Academy South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Neill Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Universal Academy South Elementary
Burnsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
103 students
| Measure | Edward Neill Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota | Universal Academy South Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 923 | #864 of 923 |
| National rank | #22137 of 50,301 | #41549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 377 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward Neill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 25.3).
- •Edward Neill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 92.2%).
- •Edward Neill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Edward Neill Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 103.
- •Edward Neill Elementary is a public school while Universal Academy South Elementary 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 Edward Neill Elementary better than Universal Academy South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edward Neill Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 25.3 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 Edward Neill Elementary and Universal Academy South Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Neill Elementary: 377. Universal Academy South Elementary: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Neill Elementary and Universal Academy South Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Edward Neill Elementary is 670th of 923 and Universal Academy South Elementary is 864th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).