Armstrong Elementary vs Crestview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Crestview Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Crestview Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 923 | #579 of 923 |
| National rank | #6615 of 50,301 | #16838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 61.9).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 48%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Crestview Elementary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 325.
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 Armstrong Elementary better than Crestview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (77.1 vs 61.9 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 Armstrong Elementary and Crestview Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 325. Crestview Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Crestview Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Armstrong Elementary is 224th of 923 and Crestview Elementary is 579th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).