Lake Elmo Elementary vs Stillwater Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 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
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,658 students
| Measure | Lake Elmo Elementary Lake Elmo, Minnesota | Stillwater Area High School Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #503 of 923 | #85 of 433 |
| National rank | #13777 of 50,301 | #3795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 697 | 2,658 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 2,658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Lake Elmo | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stillwater Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 66.5).
- •Lake Elmo Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Stillwater Area High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Stillwater Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 23%).
- •Lake Elmo Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.8).
- •Stillwater Area High School is the larger school with 2,658 students compared with 697.
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 Stillwater Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Stillwater Area High School ranks higher (68.1 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 Stillwater Area High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Elmo and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elmo Elementary: 697. Stillwater Area High School: 2,658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elmo Elementary and Stillwater Area High School rank in Minnesota?
Lake Elmo Elementary is 503rd of 923 and Stillwater Area High School is 85th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).