Lake Harriet Lower Elementary vs Susan Lindgren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 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
Susan Lindgren Elementary
Saint Louis Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Susan Lindgren Elementary Saint Louis Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 923 | #364 of 923 |
| National rank | #2523 of 50,301 | #9820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 309 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 64% |
| city | Minneapolis | Saint Louis Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 72.2).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 64%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Lake Harriet Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 38.9%).
- •Susan Lindgren Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.6).
- •Susan Lindgren Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 309.
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 Susan Lindgren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 72.2 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 Susan Lindgren Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Saint Louis Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary: 309. Susan Lindgren Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Harriet Lower Elementary and Susan Lindgren Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 59th of 923 and Susan Lindgren Elementary is 364th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).