Lake Ripley Elementary vs William Byrne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ripley Elementary
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
568 students
William Byrne Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Lake Ripley Elementary Litchfield, Minnesota | William Byrne Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #534 of 923 | #716 of 923 |
| National rank | #14851 of 50,301 | #26260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| city | Litchfield | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ripley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 48.4).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 52%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •William Byrne Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 568.
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 Ripley Elementary better than William Byrne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Ripley Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 48.4 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 Ripley Elementary and William Byrne Elementary?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Litchfield and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ripley Elementary: 568. William Byrne Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ripley Elementary and William Byrne Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Ripley Elementary is 534th of 923 and William Byrne Elementary is 716th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).