Lester Prairie Elementary vs Winsted Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.0 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
Winsted Elementary
Winsted · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
213 students
| Measure | Lester Prairie Elementary Lester Prairie, Minnesota | Winsted Elementary Winsted, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #410 of 923 | #319 of 923 |
| National rank | #10879 of 50,301 | #8828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Lester Prairie | Winsted |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winsted Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 70.6).
- •Winsted Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Winsted Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 39.9%).
- •Lester Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
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 Winsted Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winsted Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 70.6 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 Winsted Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Lester Prairie and Winsted in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester Prairie Elementary: 213. Winsted Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester Prairie Elementary and Winsted Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lester Prairie Elementary is 410th of 923 and Winsted Elementary is 319th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).