KIPP North Star Primary vs Loring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP North Star Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
124 students
Loring Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | KIPP North Star Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Loring Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #909 of 923 | #725 of 923 |
| National rank | #46722 of 50,301 | #27232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 124 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 16.8).
- •Loring Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Loring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Loring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 91.1%).
- •KIPP North Star Primary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.7).
- •Loring Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 124.
- •KIPP North Star Primary is a charter school while Loring 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 KIPP North Star Primary better than Loring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loring Elementary ranks higher (46.9 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 KIPP North Star Primary and Loring Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP North Star Primary: 124. Loring Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP North Star Primary and Loring Elementary rank in Minnesota?
KIPP North Star Primary is 909th of 923 and Loring Elementary is 725th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).