Lester Park Elementary vs Myers-Wilkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester Park Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Myers-Wilkins Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Lester Park Elementary Duluth, Minnesota | Myers-Wilkins Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 923 | #687 of 923 |
| National rank | #1067 of 50,301 | #23696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 47% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 52.1).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 52%).
- •Lester Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 84.8%).
- •Myers-Wilkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.4).
- •Lester Park Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 329.
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 Lester Park Elementary better than Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Park Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 52.1 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 Lester Park Elementary and Myers-Wilkins Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester Park Elementary: 510. Myers-Wilkins Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester Park Elementary and Myers-Wilkins Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lester Park Elementary is 15th of 923 and Myers-Wilkins Elementary is 687th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).