Eagle Lake Elementary vs Prairie Winds Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Lake Elementary
Eagle Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Prairie Winds Middle School
Mankato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Eagle Lake Elementary Eagle Lake, Minnesota | Prairie Winds Middle School Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 923 | #170 of 266 |
| National rank | #4818 of 50,301 | #5842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| city | Eagle Lake | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 58.3).
- •Eagle Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Eagle Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Eagle Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 42.8%).
- •Eagle Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.1).
- •Prairie Winds Middle School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 270.
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 Eagle Lake Elementary better than Prairie Winds Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Lake Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 58.3 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 Eagle Lake Elementary and Prairie Winds Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Eagle Lake and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Lake Elementary: 270. Prairie Winds Middle School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Lake Elementary and Prairie Winds Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Eagle Lake Elementary is 157th of 923 and Prairie Winds Middle School is 170th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).