Chisago Lakes El. vs Lakeside El.
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.
Chisago Lakes El.
Chisago City · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
347 students
Lakeside El.
Chisago City · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
804 students
| Measure | Chisago Lakes El. Chisago City, Minnesota | Lakeside El. Chisago City, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 923 | #385 of 923 |
| National rank | #1352 of 50,301 | #10263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 347 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Chisago City | Chisago City |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisago Lakes El. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 71.5).
- •Chisago Lakes El. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 20.1%).
- •Chisago Lakes El. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Lakeside El. is the larger school with 804 students compared with 347.
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 Chisago Lakes El. better than Lakeside El.?
On the Success Index (US), Chisago Lakes El. ranks higher (87.8 vs 71.5 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 Chisago Lakes El. and Lakeside El.?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chisago City and Chisago City in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisago Lakes El.: 347. Lakeside El.: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisago Lakes El. and Lakeside El. rank in Minnesota?
Chisago Lakes El. is 20th of 923 and Lakeside El. is 385th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).