Okoboji Elementary School vs Spirit Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okoboji Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
491 students
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Spirit Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
547 students
| Measure | Okoboji Elementary School Milford, Iowa | Spirit Lake Elementary School Spirit Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #126 of 654 | #86 of 654 |
| National rank | #2764 of 50,301 | #1997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 491 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Milford | Spirit Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spirit Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 84.3).
- •Spirit Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Spirit Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Spirit Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 31.8%).
- •Okoboji Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Spirit Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 491.
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 Okoboji Elementary School better than Spirit Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 84.3 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 Okoboji Elementary School and Spirit Lake Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Milford and Spirit Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okoboji Elementary School: 491. Spirit Lake Elementary School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okoboji Elementary School and Spirit Lake Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Okoboji Elementary School is 126th of 654 and Spirit Lake Elementary School is 86th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).