Lake View Elementary vs Mendota Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake View Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Mendota Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Lake View Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Mendota Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #931 of 1,069 | #914 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #40917 of 50,301 | #39076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 292 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 26.2).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Lake View Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.7).
- •Lake View Elementary is the larger school with 292 students compared with 282.
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 Lake View Elementary better than Mendota Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota Elementary ranks higher (29.2 vs 26.2 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 Lake View Elementary and Mendota Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake View Elementary: 292. Mendota Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake View Elementary and Mendota Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Lake View Elementary is 931st of 1,069 and Mendota Elementary is 914th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).