Karlstad Elementary vs Lake Benton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 480 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karlstad Elementary
Karlstad · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
96 students
Lake Benton Elementary
Lake Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
100 students
| Measure | Karlstad Elementary Karlstad, Minnesota | Lake Benton Elementary Lake Benton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #457 of 923 | #158 of 923 |
| National rank | #12356 of 50,301 | #4836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 96 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Karlstad | Lake Benton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Benton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 68.5).
- •Lake Benton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Lake Benton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 47.9%).
- •Lake Benton Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.0).
- •Lake Benton Elementary is the larger school with 100 students compared with 96.
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 Karlstad Elementary better than Lake Benton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Benton Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 68.5 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 Karlstad Elementary and Lake Benton Elementary?
About 480 km in a straight line, between Karlstad and Lake Benton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karlstad Elementary: 96. Lake Benton Elementary: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karlstad Elementary and Lake Benton Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Karlstad Elementary is 457th of 923 and Lake Benton Elementary is 158th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).