Lakewood Elementary School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
397 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 699 | #672 of 699 |
| National rank | #45459 of 50,301 | #47786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 16% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 14.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 16%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 79.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 397.
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 Lakewood Elementary School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 14.7 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 Lakewood Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 397. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Lakewood Elementary School is 628th of 699 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 672nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).