Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary vs Northrop 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.
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
44 students
Northrop Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Northrop Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #180 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #5323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 44 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northrop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 45.7).
- •Northrop Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Northrop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Northrop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 88.6%).
- •Northrop Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 44.
- •Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is a charter school while Northrop Elementary is a public 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary better than Northrop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northrop Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 45.7 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary and Northrop Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary: 44. Northrop Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary and Northrop Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is unranked and Northrop Elementary is 180th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).