Cornelius Elementary vs Lakeside Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
Lakeside Charter Academy
Cornelius · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
| Measure | Cornelius Elementary Cornelius, North Carolina | Lakeside Charter Academy Cornelius, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,457 | #753 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13761 of 50,301 | #38018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 542 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 24.5% |
| city | Cornelius | Cornelius |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornelius Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 30.8).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 24.5%).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44.5%).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Cornelius Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 221.
- •Cornelius Elementary is a public school while Lakeside Charter Academy is a charter 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 Cornelius Elementary better than Lakeside Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cornelius Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 30.8 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 Cornelius Elementary and Lakeside Charter Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Cornelius in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius Elementary: 542. Lakeside Charter Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius Elementary and Lakeside Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cornelius Elementary is 165th of 1,457 and Lakeside Charter Academy is 753rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).