Lake Elmo Elementary vs Rutherford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elmo Elementary
Lake Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Rutherford Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Lake Elmo Elementary Lake Elmo, Minnesota | Rutherford Elementary Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #503 of 923 | #153 of 923 |
| National rank | #13777 of 50,301 | #4729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 697 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| city | Lake Elmo | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 66.5).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 23%).
- •Lake Elmo Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Lake Elmo Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 573.
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 Elmo Elementary better than Rutherford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 66.5 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 Lake Elmo Elementary and Rutherford Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Elmo and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elmo Elementary: 697. Rutherford Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elmo Elementary and Rutherford Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Elmo Elementary is 503rd of 923 and Rutherford Elementary is 153rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).