Hillcrest Elementary vs Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
370 students
Lakeview Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
378 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Lakeview Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 151 | #122 of 151 |
| National rank | #30365 of 50,301 | #25700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 370 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 42.4).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 73.5%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Lakeview Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 370.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (49.2 vs 42.4 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Lakeview Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 370. Lakeview Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Lakeview Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 151 and Lakeview Elementary is 122nd of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).