Jenny Lind Elementary vs KIPP North Star Primary
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.
Jenny Lind Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
KIPP North Star Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
124 students
| Measure | Jenny Lind Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | KIPP North Star Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 923 | #909 of 923 |
| National rank | #41646 of 50,301 | #46722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 236 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenny Lind Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 16.8).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 91.1%).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.5).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary is the larger school with 236 students compared with 124.
- •Jenny Lind Elementary is a public school while KIPP North Star Primary is a charter 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 Jenny Lind Elementary better than KIPP North Star Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Jenny Lind Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 16.8 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 Jenny Lind Elementary and KIPP North Star Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jenny Lind Elementary: 236. KIPP North Star Primary: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jenny Lind Elementary and KIPP North Star Primary rank in Minnesota?
Jenny Lind Elementary is 866th of 923 and KIPP North Star Primary is 909th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).