Columbus Elementary vs Forest Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary
Forest Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
441 students
Forest Lake Elementary
Forest Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–6
309 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | Forest Lake Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 923 | #169 of 266 |
| National rank | #9156 of 50,301 | #5831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 441 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 49% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 58.3).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 42.7%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.0).
- •Columbus Elementary is the larger school with 441 students compared with 309.
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 Columbus Elementary better than Forest Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 58.3 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 Columbus Elementary and Forest Lake Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 441. Forest Lake Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and Forest Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Columbus Elementary is 328th of 923 and Forest Lake Elementary is 169th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).