Ella Baker Elementary vs Melrose Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 143 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
Melrose Elementary
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Ella Baker Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Melrose Elementary Melrose, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 923 | #482 of 923 |
| National rank | #42051 of 50,301 | #13226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 63% |
| city | Minneapolis | Melrose |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 24.4).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 14%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 82.6%).
- •Ella Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.1).
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 Melrose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary ranks higher (67.3 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 Melrose Elementary?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Melrose in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella Baker Elementary: 512. Melrose Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella Baker Elementary and Melrose Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Ella Baker Elementary is 875th of 923 and Melrose Elementary is 482nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).