Laura Macarthur Elementary vs Raleigh Primary/El Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
Raleigh Primary/El Academy
Duluth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
208 students
| Measure | Laura Macarthur Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Raleigh Primary/El Academy Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 923 | #591 of 923 |
| National rank | #25383 of 50,301 | #17458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 277 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raleigh Primary/El Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 49.7).
- •Raleigh Primary/El Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Raleigh Primary/El Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Raleigh Primary/El Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 69.7%).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.0).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary is the larger school with 277 students compared with 208.
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary is a public school while Raleigh Primary/El Academy 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 Laura Macarthur Elementary better than Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Raleigh Primary/El Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 49.7 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 Laura Macarthur Elementary and Raleigh Primary/El Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura Macarthur Elementary: 277. Raleigh Primary/El Academy: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura Macarthur Elementary and Raleigh Primary/El Academy rank in Minnesota?
Laura Macarthur Elementary is 703rd of 923 and Raleigh Primary/El Academy is 591st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).