Douglas MacArthur Elem School vs Lake Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Elem School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Lake Street Elementary School
Crown Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elem School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Lake Street Elementary School Crown Point, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #146 of 1,053 | #35 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10307 of 50,301 | #3577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Crown Point |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 71.4).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 30.7%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Street Elementary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 466.
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 Douglas MacArthur Elem School better than Lake Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Street Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 71.4 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 Douglas MacArthur Elem School and Lake Street Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Crown Point in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elem School: 466. Lake Street Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elem School and Lake Street Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Douglas MacArthur Elem School is 146th of 1,053 and Lake Street Elementary School is 35th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).