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Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School vs. Kenwood Elementary School

Should you attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School or Kenwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Kenwood Elementary School
2013 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 3-5, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
271 students
352 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kenwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
#491 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kenwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 1% in MN)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kenwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
65
Grade 3 Students
83
57
Grade 4 Students
98
52
Grade 5 Students
90
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minneapolis Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minneapolis Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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