Lake Harriet Lower Elementary vs Staples-Motley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
309 students
Staples-Motley Elementary
Staples · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
| Measure | Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Staples-Motley Elementary Staples, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 923 | #674 of 923 |
| National rank | #2523 of 50,301 | #22327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 309 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 62% |
| city | Minneapolis | Staples |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 54.1).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 55.8%).
- •Staples-Motley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.6).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is the larger school with 309 students compared with 308.
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 Lake Harriet Lower Elementary better than Staples-Motley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 54.1 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 Lake Harriet Lower Elementary and Staples-Motley Elementary?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Staples in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary: 309. Staples-Motley Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Harriet Lower Elementary and Staples-Motley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 59th of 923 and Staples-Motley Elementary is 674th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).