Kennedy Elementary vs Lakeland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary
Willmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Willmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary Willmar, Minnesota | Lakeland Elementary School Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 923 | #786 of 923 |
| National rank | #26364 of 50,301 | #32251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| city | Willmar | Willmar |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 39.5).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 72.2%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 623.
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 Kennedy Elementary better than Lakeland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 39.5 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 Kennedy Elementary and Lakeland Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Willmar and Willmar in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary: 672. Lakeland Elementary School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary and Lakeland Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Kennedy Elementary is 717th of 923 and Lakeland Elementary School is 786th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).