Lakewood Elementary vs Verndale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 236 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
Verndale Elementary
Verndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Verndale Elementary Verndale, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 923 | #558 of 923 |
| National rank | #8587 of 50,301 | #16015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 254 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Duluth | Verndale |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 63.2).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 41.5%).
- •Verndale Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.9).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 254 students compared with 253.
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 Verndale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 63.2 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 Verndale Elementary?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Verndale in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 254. Verndale Elementary: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Verndale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lakewood Elementary is 308th of 923 and Verndale Elementary is 558th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).