Lakeside Elementary vs Lester Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
408 students
Lester Prairie Elementary
Lester Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Silver Lake, Minnesota | Lester Prairie Elementary Lester Prairie, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #487 of 923 | #410 of 923 |
| National rank | #13369 of 50,301 | #10879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 408 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Silver Lake | Lester Prairie |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 67.1).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 40%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Lakeside Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 213.
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 Lakeside Elementary better than Lester Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Prairie Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.1 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 Lakeside Elementary and Lester Prairie Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Silver Lake and Lester Prairie in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 408. Lester Prairie Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Lester Prairie Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lakeside Elementary is 487th of 923 and Lester Prairie Elementary is 410th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).