Lily Lake Elementary vs Rutherford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lily Lake Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Rutherford Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Lily Lake Elementary Stillwater, Minnesota | Rutherford Elementary Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #223 of 923 | #153 of 923 |
| National rank | #6591 of 50,301 | #4729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 398 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Stillwater | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 77.2).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Rutherford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 27.1%).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.4).
- •Rutherford Elementary is the larger school with 573 students compared with 398.
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 Lily Lake Elementary better than Rutherford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 77.2 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 Lily Lake Elementary and Rutherford Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Stillwater and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lily Lake Elementary: 398. Rutherford Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lily Lake Elementary and Rutherford Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lily Lake Elementary is 223rd of 923 and Rutherford Elementary is 153rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).