Bay View Elementary vs Laketown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Laketown Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Laketown Elementary Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #340 of 923 | #18 of 923 |
| National rank | #9425 of 50,301 | #1305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 529 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| city | Duluth | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laketown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 72.7).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 40.6%).
- •Laketown Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 529.
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 Bay View Elementary better than Laketown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laketown Elementary ranks higher (88.0 vs 72.7 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 Bay View Elementary and Laketown Elementary?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 529. Laketown Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Laketown Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bay View Elementary is 340th of 923 and Laketown Elementary is 18th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).