Lakewood Elementary School vs. Lester Park Elementary School
Should I attend Lakewood Elementary School or Lester Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lester Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
236 students
543 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#37 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
91
Grade 1 Students
48
80
Grade 2 Students
38
83
Grade 3 Students
38
87
Grade 4 Students
42
118
Grade 5 Students
34
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
97%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%