Lakewood Elementary vs Lester Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Lester Park Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Lester Park Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 923 | #15 of 923 |
| National rank | #8587 of 50,301 | #1067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 74.0).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 34.6%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.9).
- •Lester Park Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 254.
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 Lakewood Elementary better than Lester Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Park Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 74.0 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 Lakewood Elementary and Lester Park Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 254. Lester Park Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Lester Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lakewood Elementary is 308th of 923 and Lester Park Elementary is 15th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).