King Elementary vs Orchard Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Elementary
Deer River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Orchard Lake Elementary
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | King Elementary Deer River, Minnesota | Orchard Lake Elementary Lakeville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #583 of 923 | #258 of 923 |
| National rank | #17070 of 50,301 | #7461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Deer River | Lakeville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 61.6).
- •Orchard Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Orchard Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Orchard Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 67.9%).
- •King Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.9).
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 King Elementary better than Orchard Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Lake Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 61.6 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 King Elementary and Orchard Lake Elementary?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Deer River and Lakeville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Elementary: 390. Orchard Lake Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Elementary and Orchard Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
King Elementary is 583rd of 923 and Orchard Lake Elementary is 258th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).