Island Lake Elementary vs Snail Lake Kindergarten Center
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.
Island Lake Elementary
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
741 students
Snail Lake Kindergarten Center
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
357 students
| Measure | Island Lake Elementary Shoreview, Minnesota | Snail Lake Kindergarten Center Shoreview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 923 | #559 of 923 |
| National rank | #3742 of 50,301 | #16130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 741 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | Shoreview | Shoreview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 63.0).
- •Snail Lake Kindergarten Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 18.8%).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.8).
- •Island Lake Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 357.
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 Island Lake Elementary better than Snail Lake Kindergarten Center?
On the Success Index (US), Island Lake Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 63.0 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 Island Lake Elementary and Snail Lake Kindergarten Center?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Shoreview and Shoreview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Lake Elementary: 741. Snail Lake Kindergarten Center: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Lake Elementary and Snail Lake Kindergarten Center rank in Minnesota?
Island Lake Elementary is 108th of 923 and Snail Lake Kindergarten Center is 559th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).