Lake Prairie Elementary School vs Red Cedars Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Prairie Elementary School
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades K–4
356 students
Red Cedars Elementary
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
666 students
| Measure | Lake Prairie Elementary School Lowell, Indiana | Red Cedars Elementary Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 1,053 | #359 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #9389 of 50,301 | #17680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 356 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Lowell | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 60.8).
- •Red Cedars Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 27%).
- •Lake Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.8).
- •Red Cedars Elementary is the larger school with 666 students compared with 356.
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 Lake Prairie Elementary School better than Red Cedars Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 60.8 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 Lake Prairie Elementary School and Red Cedars Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Prairie Elementary School: 356. Red Cedars Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Prairie Elementary School and Red Cedars Elementary rank in Indiana?
Lake Prairie Elementary School is 123rd of 1,053 and Red Cedars Elementary is 359th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).