Homecroft Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homecroft Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Lakewood Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Homecroft Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Lakewood Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 923 | #308 of 923 |
| National rank | #7063 of 50,301 | #8587 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 448 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homecroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 74.0).
- •Homecroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Homecroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 34.6%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Homecroft Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 254.
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 Homecroft Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Homecroft Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 74.0 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 Homecroft Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homecroft Elementary: 448. Lakewood Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homecroft Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Homecroft Elementary is 239th of 923 and Lakewood Elementary is 308th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).