Lakeview Elementary vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 403 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Elementary
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
North Star Elementary
Virginia · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
389 students
| Measure | Lakeview Elementary Cottonwood, Minnesota | North Star Elementary Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 923 | #588 of 923 |
| National rank | #5311 of 50,301 | #17298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Cottonwood | Virginia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 61.3).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 42.2%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.0).
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 Lakeview Elementary better than North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 61.3 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 Lakeview Elementary and North Star Elementary?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Virginia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Elementary: 389. North Star Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Elementary and North Star Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lakeview Elementary is 178th of 923 and North Star Elementary is 588th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).