Basswood Elementary vs Clear Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basswood Elementary
Maple Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
848 students
Clear Springs Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
| Measure | Basswood Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Clear Springs Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #159 of 923 | #66 of 923 |
| National rank | #4878 of 50,301 | #2711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 848 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| city | Maple Grove | Minnetonka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 80.2).
- •Basswood Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Basswood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Clear Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 18.6%).
- •Clear Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.8).
- •Clear Springs Elementary is the larger school with 849 students compared with 848.
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 Basswood Elementary better than Clear Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Springs Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 80.2 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 Basswood Elementary and Clear Springs Elementary?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and Minnetonka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basswood Elementary: 848. Clear Springs Elementary: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basswood Elementary and Clear Springs Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Basswood Elementary is 159th of 923 and Clear Springs Elementary is 66th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).