Lakeside Elementary vs Park Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 134 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
Park Side Elementary
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
407 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Silver Lake, Minnesota | Park Side Elementary Marshall, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 923 | #488 of 923 |
| National rank | #13369 of 50,301 | #13379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 408 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Silver Lake | Marshall |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 67.1).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 60.7%).
- •Park Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.1).
- •Lakeside Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 407.
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 Park Side Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeside Elementary and Park Side Elementary?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Silver Lake and Marshall in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 408. Park Side Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Park Side Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lakeside Elementary is 487th of 923 and Park Side Elementary is 488th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).