Golden Lake Elementary vs Rice Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Lake Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Rice Lake Elementary
Lino Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
687 students
| Measure | Golden Lake Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota | Rice Lake Elementary Lino Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #233 of 923 | #106 of 923 |
| National rank | #6810 of 50,301 | #3653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Circle Pines | Lino Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 76.8).
- •Rice Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Rice Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Rice Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 38.3%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •Rice Lake Elementary is the larger school with 687 students compared with 394.
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 Golden Lake Elementary better than Rice Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Lake Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 76.8 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 Golden Lake Elementary and Rice Lake Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Lake Elementary: 394. Rice Lake Elementary: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Lake Elementary and Rice Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Golden Lake Elementary is 233rd of 923 and Rice Lake Elementary is 106th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).