Bethune Elementary vs Lester Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Lester Prairie Elementary
Lester Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
| Measure | Bethune Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lester Prairie Elementary Lester Prairie, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #893 of 923 | #410 of 923 |
| National rank | #44258 of 50,301 | #10879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| city | Minneapolis | Lester Prairie |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 20.9).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Bethune Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 12.5).
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 Bethune Elementary better than Lester Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Prairie Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 20.9 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 Bethune Elementary and Lester Prairie Elementary?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Lester Prairie in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Elementary: 213. Lester Prairie Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Elementary and Lester Prairie Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bethune Elementary is 893rd of 923 and Lester Prairie Elementary is 410th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).