Lester Prairie Elementary vs Swanville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester Prairie Elementary
Lester Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
Swanville Elementary
Swanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
215 students
| Measure | Lester Prairie Elementary Lester Prairie, Minnesota | Swanville Elementary Swanville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 923 | #645 of 923 |
| National rank | #10879 of 50,301 | #20166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 213 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Lester Prairie | Swanville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lester Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 57.2).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 41.4%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Swanville Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 213.
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 Prairie Elementary better than Swanville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lester Prairie Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 57.2 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 Lester Prairie Elementary and Swanville Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Lester Prairie and Swanville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester Prairie Elementary: 213. Swanville Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester Prairie Elementary and Swanville Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lester Prairie Elementary is 410th of 923 and Swanville Elementary is 645th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).