Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary vs Lancaster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 574 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
Heron Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
123 students
Lancaster Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students
| Measure | Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary Heron Lake, Minnesota | Lancaster Elementary Lancaster, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 923 | #624 of 923 |
| National rank | #20675 of 50,301 | #19196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 123 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 123 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44.5% |
| city | Heron Lake | Lancaster |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 56.4).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Lancaster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.3).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is the larger school with 123 students compared with 122.
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 Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary better than Lancaster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 56.4 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 Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary and Lancaster Elementary?
About 574 km in a straight line, between Heron Lake and Lancaster in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary: 123. Lancaster Elementary: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary and Lancaster Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is 650th of 923 and Lancaster Elementary is 624th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).