Deerwood Elementary vs Thomas Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerwood Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
Thomas Lake Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
| Measure | Deerwood Elementary Eagan, Minnesota | Thomas Lake Elementary Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 923 | #155 of 923 |
| National rank | #5660 of 50,301 | #4739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 528 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 78.8).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 29.4%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 528.
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 Deerwood Elementary better than Thomas Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Lake Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.8 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 Deerwood Elementary and Thomas Lake Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerwood Elementary: 528. Thomas Lake Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerwood Elementary and Thomas Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Deerwood Elementary is 194th of 923 and Thomas Lake Elementary is 155th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).