Detroit Lakes Senior High vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Lakes Senior High
Detroit Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Detroit Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Senior High Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Roosevelt Elementary Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 433 | #402 of 923 |
| National rank | #1997 of 16,910 | #10687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 791 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 70.9).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 48.4%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High is the larger school with 791 students compared with 562.
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 Detroit Lakes Senior High better than Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Lakes Senior High ranks higher (75.7 vs 70.9 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 Detroit Lakes Senior High and Roosevelt Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Senior High: 791. Roosevelt Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Senior High and Roosevelt Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Senior High is 20th of 433 and Roosevelt Elementary is 402nd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).