Lake Benton Elementary vs Northome Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Benton Elementary
Lake Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
100 students
Northome Elementary
Northome · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
102 students
| Measure | Lake Benton Elementary Lake Benton, Minnesota | Northome Elementary Northome, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 923 | #714 of 923 |
| National rank | #4836 of 50,301 | #25973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 100 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Lake Benton | Northome |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Benton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 48.8).
- •Lake Benton Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Lake Benton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Lake Benton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 68.6%).
- •Northome Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.1).
- •Northome Elementary is the larger school with 102 students compared with 100.
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 Lake Benton Elementary better than Northome Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Benton Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 48.8 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 Lake Benton Elementary and Northome Elementary?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Lake Benton and Northome in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Benton Elementary: 100. Northome Elementary: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Benton Elementary and Northome Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Benton Elementary is 158th of 923 and Northome Elementary is 714th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).