Ella Baker Elementary vs Lyndale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 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
Lyndale Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Ella Baker Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lyndale Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 923 | #704 of 923 |
| National rank | #42051 of 50,301 | #25384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 24.4).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Ella Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.4).
- •Ella Baker Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 466.
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 Lyndale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyndale Elementary ranks higher (49.7 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 Lyndale Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella Baker Elementary: 512. Lyndale Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella Baker Elementary and Lyndale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Ella Baker Elementary is 875th of 923 and Lyndale Elementary is 704th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).