East Lake Elementary School vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lake Elementary School
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Highland Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | East Lake Elementary School Lakeville, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 923 | #88 of 923 |
| National rank | #2604 of 50,301 | #3330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 844 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| city | Lakeville | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 83.1).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •East Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 26.9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •East Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 662.
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 East Lake Elementary School better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 83.1 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 East Lake Elementary School and Highland Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lakeville and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake Elementary School: 844. Highland Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake Elementary School and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
East Lake Elementary School is 61st of 923 and Highland Elementary is 88th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).