Hartford Upper Elementary vs Lake Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Upper Elementary
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
303 students
Lake Mills Elementary School
Lake Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Hartford Upper Elementary Hartford, Iowa | Lake Mills Elementary School Lake Mills, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #260 of 654 | #181 of 654 |
| National rank | #5960 of 50,301 | #4116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Hartford | Lake Mills |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 78.3).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Lake Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 31%).
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 Hartford Upper Elementary better than Lake Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mills Elementary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 78.3 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 Hartford Upper Elementary and Lake Mills Elementary School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Lake Mills in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Upper Elementary: 303. Lake Mills Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Upper Elementary and Lake Mills Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hartford Upper Elementary is 260th of 654 and Lake Mills Elementary School is 181st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).