Lake Ripley Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ripley Elementary
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
568 students
Valley View Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Lake Ripley Elementary Litchfield, Minnesota | Valley View Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #534 of 923 | #903 of 923 |
| National rank | #14851 of 50,301 | #46032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 18% |
| city | Litchfield | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ripley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 18.1).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 18%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 79.2%).
- •Lake Ripley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
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 Ripley Elementary better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Ripley Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 18.1 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 Ripley Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Litchfield and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ripley Elementary: 568. Valley View Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ripley Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Ripley Elementary is 534th of 923 and Valley View Elementary is 903rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).