Columbus Elementary vs LILA Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.6 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
LILA Lower School
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades 1–5
607 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | LILA Lower School Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 923 | #286 of 923 |
| National rank | #9156 of 50,301 | #8153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 441 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LILA Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 73.1).
- •LILA Lower School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •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 20.8%).
- •LILA Lower School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.0).
- •LILA Lower School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 441.
- •Columbus Elementary is a public school while LILA Lower School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 LILA Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), LILA Lower School ranks higher (74.7 vs 73.1 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 LILA Lower School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 441. LILA Lower School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and LILA Lower School rank in Minnesota?
Columbus Elementary is 328th of 923 and LILA Lower School is 286th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).