Lincoln Elementary vs Otter Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Otter Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Otter Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #113 of 923 | #69 of 923 |
| National rank | #3903 of 50,301 | #2765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| city | White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 82.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 20.5%).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.5).
- •Otter Lake Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Elementary better than Otter Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otter Lake Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.0 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 Lincoln Elementary and Otter Lake Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 469. Otter Lake Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Otter Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln Elementary is 113th of 923 and Otter Lake Elementary is 69th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).