Community School of Digital & Visual Art vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
204 students
Lakewood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham, North Carolina | Lakewood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 1,457 | #1134 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48958 of 50,301 | #44733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 204 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 11.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Community School of Digital & Visual Art does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 204.
- •Community School of Digital & Visual Art is a charter school while Lakewood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Community School of Digital & Visual Art better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 11.7 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 Community School of Digital & Visual Art and Lakewood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School of Digital & Visual Art: 204. Lakewood Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School of Digital & Visual Art and Lakewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Community School of Digital & Visual Art is 1399th of 1,457 and Lakewood Elementary is 1134th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).