Garden City Elementary vs Palmer Lake 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.
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Palmer Lake Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Palmer Lake Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 923 | #817 of 923 |
| National rank | #38605 of 50,301 | #35729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 29.9).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 77%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 366.
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 Garden City Elementary better than Palmer Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Lake Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 29.9 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 Garden City Elementary and Palmer Lake Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary: 366. Palmer Lake Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary and Palmer Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garden City Elementary is 834th of 923 and Palmer Lake Elementary is 817th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).