Monroe Elementary School - MSE vs Palmer Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Elementary School - MSE
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
Palmer Lake Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Monroe Elementary School - MSE Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Palmer Lake Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 923 | #817 of 923 |
| National rank | #14413 of 50,301 | #35729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Elementary School - MSE scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 34.3).
- •Monroe Elementary School - MSE does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Monroe Elementary School - MSE does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Monroe Elementary School - MSE does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Monroe Elementary School - MSE is the larger school with 553 students compared with 493.
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 Monroe Elementary School - MSE better than Palmer Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Elementary School - MSE ranks higher (65.6 vs 34.3 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 Monroe Elementary School - MSE and Palmer Lake Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Elementary School - MSE: 553. Palmer Lake Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Elementary School - MSE and Palmer Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Monroe Elementary School - MSE is 525th of 923 and Palmer Lake Elementary is 817th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).