Otter Lake Elementary vs Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otter Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Otter Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 923 | #851 of 923 |
| National rank | #2765 of 50,301 | #40349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 19% |
| city | White Bear Lake | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 27.1).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 19%).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 26%).
- •Otter Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 79.1%).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).
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 Otter Lake Elementary better than Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otter Lake Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 27.1 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 Otter Lake Elementary and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otter Lake Elementary: 492. Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otter Lake Elementary and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Otter Lake Elementary is 69th of 923 and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is 851st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).