North Star Elementary vs Otter Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Elementary
Hugo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
Otter Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | North Star Elementary Hugo, Minnesota | Otter Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #436 of 923 | #69 of 923 |
| National rank | #11812 of 50,301 | #2765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Hugo | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 69.3).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 24.2%).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Otter Lake Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 467.
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 North Star Elementary better than Otter Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otter Lake Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 69.3 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 North Star Elementary and Otter Lake Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Hugo and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Elementary: 467. Otter Lake Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Elementary and Otter Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
North Star Elementary is 436th of 923 and Otter Lake Elementary is 69th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).