East Buchanan Elementary School vs Lake Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Buchanan Elementary School
Winthrop · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students
Lake Mills Elementary School
Lake Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | East Buchanan Elementary School Winthrop, Iowa | Lake Mills Elementary School Lake Mills, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #468 of 654 | #181 of 654 |
| National rank | #13356 of 50,301 | #4116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Winthrop | Lake Mills |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 67.1).
- •Lake Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Lake Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •East Buchanan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
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 East Buchanan Elementary School better than Lake Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mills Elementary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 67.1 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 East Buchanan Elementary School and Lake Mills Elementary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Winthrop and Lake Mills in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Buchanan Elementary School: 303. Lake Mills Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Buchanan Elementary School and Lake Mills Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East Buchanan Elementary School is 468th of 654 and Lake Mills Elementary School is 181st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).