Fillmore Central Elementary vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 349 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fillmore Central Elementary
Preston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
311 students
Lowell Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Fillmore Central Elementary Preston, Minnesota | Lowell Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 923 | #275 of 923 |
| National rank | #7190 of 50,301 | #7840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Preston | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fillmore Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 75.2).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Fillmore Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Fillmore Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 44.2%).
- •Fillmore Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •Lowell Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 311.
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 Fillmore Central Elementary better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fillmore Central Elementary ranks higher (76.2 vs 75.2 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 Fillmore Central Elementary and Lowell Elementary?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Preston and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fillmore Central Elementary: 311. Lowell Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fillmore Central Elementary and Lowell Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Fillmore Central Elementary is 249th of 923 and Lowell Elementary is 275th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).