Bayview Elementary vs Laketown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Laketown Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Bayview Elementary Waconia, Minnesota | Laketown Elementary Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 923 | #18 of 923 |
| National rank | #492 of 50,301 | #1305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Waconia | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 88.0).
- •Bayview Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Bayview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 16%).
- •Bayview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
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 Bayview Elementary better than Laketown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayview Elementary ranks higher (91.4 vs 88.0 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 Bayview Elementary and Laketown Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Waconia and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayview Elementary: 530. Laketown Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayview Elementary and Laketown Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bayview Elementary is 1st of 923 and Laketown Elementary is 18th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).