Florence-Carlton El Schl vs Lakeside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence-Carlton El Schl
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Lakeside Elementary School
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
303 students
| Measure | Florence-Carlton El Schl Florence, Montana | Lakeside Elementary School Lakeside, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 267 | #47 of 267 |
| National rank | #10439 of 50,301 | #12072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 301 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Florence | Lakeside |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence-Carlton El Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 68.9).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Florence-Carlton El Schl does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 30.9%).
- •Florence-Carlton El Schl does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Lakeside Elementary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 301.
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 Florence-Carlton El Schl better than Lakeside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence-Carlton El Schl ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.9 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 Florence-Carlton El Schl and Lakeside Elementary School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Florence and Lakeside in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence-Carlton El Schl: 301. Lakeside Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence-Carlton El Schl and Lakeside Elementary School rank in Montana?
Florence-Carlton El Schl is 40th of 267 and Lakeside Elementary School is 47th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).