Jefferson Early Learning Center vs Lakeland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Early Learning Center
Willmar · Public other · Grades PK–PK
26 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Willmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
| Measure | Jefferson Early Learning Center Willmar, Minnesota | Lakeland Elementary School Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #786 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #32251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 26 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 26 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Willmar | Willmar |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 26.
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 Jefferson Early Learning Center better than Lakeland Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Early Learning Center and Lakeland Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Willmar and Willmar in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Early Learning Center: 26. Lakeland Elementary School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Early Learning Center and Lakeland Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Early Learning Center is unranked and Lakeland Elementary School is 786th of 923 among other schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).