Discovery Woods vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Woods
Brainerd · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
Lowell Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Lowell Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #107 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #3703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 101 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 82% |
| city | Brainerd | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 37.9).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24.5%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44.5%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.2).
- •Lowell Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 101.
- •Discovery Woods is a charter school while Lowell Elementary is a public 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 Discovery Woods better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 37.9 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 Discovery Woods and Lowell Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Lowell Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Lowell Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Lowell Elementary is 107th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).