AFSA Elementary vs Vadnais Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AFSA Elementary
Little Canada · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
149 students
Vadnais Heights Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | AFSA Elementary Little Canada, Minnesota | Vadnais Heights Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #783 of 923 | #408 of 923 |
| National rank | #32026 of 50,301 | #10762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 149 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 72% |
| city | Little Canada | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vadnais Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 39.8).
- •Vadnais Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Vadnais Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Vadnais Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 82.6%).
- •AFSA Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.6).
- •Vadnais Heights Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 149.
- •AFSA Elementary is a charter school while Vadnais Heights Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 AFSA Elementary better than Vadnais Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vadnais Heights Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 39.8 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 AFSA Elementary and Vadnais Heights Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Little Canada and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AFSA Elementary: 149. Vadnais Heights Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AFSA Elementary and Vadnais Heights Elementary rank in Minnesota?
AFSA Elementary is 783rd of 923 and Vadnais Heights Elementary is 408th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).