Locust Lane Elementary vs Northstar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 918 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Lane Elementary
Eau Claire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Northstar Middle
Eau Claire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
| Measure | Locust Lane Elementary Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Northstar Middle Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 1,069 | #213 of 359 |
| National rank | #21391 of 50,301 | #7554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Eau Claire | Eau Claire |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 50.5).
- •Locust Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Northstar Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Locust Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 42.9%).
- •Locust Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.5).
- •Northstar Middle is the larger school with 529 students compared with 296.
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 Locust Lane Elementary better than Northstar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Lane Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 50.5 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 Locust Lane Elementary and Northstar Middle?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Eau Claire and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Lane Elementary: 296. Northstar Middle: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Lane Elementary and Northstar Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Locust Lane Elementary is 540th of 1,069 and Northstar Middle is 213th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).