Butterfield Elementary vs Mountain Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elementary
Butterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
110 students
Mountain Lake Elementary
Mountain Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
257 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elementary Butterfield, Minnesota | Mountain Lake Elementary Mountain Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 923 | #504 of 923 |
| National rank | #38739 of 50,301 | #13791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 110 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 62% |
| city | Butterfield | Mountain Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 29.7).
- •Mountain Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Mountain Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Mountain Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 75.5%).
- •Butterfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.2).
- •Mountain Lake Elementary is the larger school with 257 students compared with 110.
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 Butterfield Elementary better than Mountain Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Lake Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 29.7 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 Butterfield Elementary and Mountain Lake Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Butterfield and Mountain Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elementary: 110. Mountain Lake Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elementary and Mountain Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Butterfield Elementary is 837th of 923 and Mountain Lake Elementary is 504th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).