Delano Elementary vs Island Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delano Elementary
Delano · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
744 students
Island Lake Elementary
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
741 students
| Measure | Delano Elementary Delano, Minnesota | Island Lake Elementary Shoreview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 923 | #108 of 923 |
| National rank | #1603 of 50,301 | #3742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 744 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| city | Delano | Shoreview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 82.3).
- •Delano Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Delano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Delano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 18.8%).
- •Delano Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 741.
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 Delano Elementary better than Island Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Delano Elementary ranks higher (87.1 vs 82.3 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 Delano Elementary and Island Lake Elementary?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Delano and Shoreview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delano Elementary: 744. Island Lake Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delano Elementary and Island Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Delano Elementary is 29th of 923 and Island Lake Elementary is 108th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).