Great Lakes Elementary vs Northern Lights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes Elementary
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Northern Lights Elementary
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Elementary Superior, Wisconsin | Northern Lights Elementary Superior, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,069 | #724 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #22903 of 50,301 | #27982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Superior | Superior |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 45.9).
- •Great Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Great Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Great Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 15.2%).
- •Northern Lights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.6).
- •Northern Lights Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 348.
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 Great Lakes Elementary better than Northern Lights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Elementary ranks higher (53.2 vs 45.9 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 Great Lakes Elementary and Northern Lights Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Superior and Superior in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Elementary: 348. Northern Lights Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Elementary and Northern Lights Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Great Lakes Elementary is 590th of 1,069 and Northern Lights Elementary is 724th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).