Dowling Elementary vs Lily Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowling Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Lily Lake Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Dowling Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lily Lake Elementary Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #532 of 923 | #223 of 923 |
| National rank | #14782 of 50,301 | #6591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Minneapolis | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lily Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 65.0).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 39.3%).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Dowling Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 398.
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 Dowling Elementary better than Lily Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lily Lake Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 65.0 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 Dowling Elementary and Lily Lake Elementary?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling Elementary: 399. Lily Lake Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling Elementary and Lily Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Dowling Elementary is 532nd of 923 and Lily Lake Elementary is 223rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).