Ella Baker Elementary vs Kenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella Baker Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
512 students
Kenwood Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Ella Baker Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Kenwood Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 923 | #478 of 923 |
| National rank | #42051 of 50,301 | #13083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 57% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 24.4).
- •Kenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •Kenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Kenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 82.6%).
- •Ella Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.9).
- •Ella Baker Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 388.
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 Ella Baker Elementary better than Kenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Elementary ranks higher (67.5 vs 24.4 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 Ella Baker Elementary and Kenwood Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella Baker Elementary: 512. Kenwood Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella Baker Elementary and Kenwood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Ella Baker Elementary is 875th of 923 and Kenwood Elementary is 478th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).