Hiawatha Elementary 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.
Hiawatha Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
201 students
Northrop Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Northrop Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #322 of 923 | #180 of 923 |
| National rank | #9042 of 50,301 | #5323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 201 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northrop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 73.3).
- •Northrop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 34.8%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.3).
- •Northrop Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 201.
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 Hiawatha Elementary better than Northrop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northrop Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 73.3 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 Hiawatha Elementary and Northrop Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary: 201. Northrop Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary and Northrop Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hiawatha Elementary is 322nd of 923 and Northrop Elementary is 180th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).