Forest View Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
Lakewood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Forest View Elementary Durham, North Carolina | Lakewood Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,457 | #1134 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38602 of 50,301 | #44733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 20.2).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Forest View Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 439.
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 Forest View Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest View Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 20.2 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 Forest View Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View Elementary: 662. Lakewood Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest View Elementary is 791st of 1,457 and Lakewood Elementary is 1134th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).