Bridgewater Elementary vs Spring Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Elementary
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Spring Creek Elementary
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Elementary Northfield, Minnesota | Spring Creek Elementary Northfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #119 of 923 | #73 of 923 |
| National rank | #4034 of 50,301 | #2859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| city | Northfield | Northfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 81.7).
- •Bridgewater Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Bridgewater Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 29.2%).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Bridgewater Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 445.
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 Bridgewater Elementary better than Spring Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 81.7 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 Bridgewater Elementary and Spring Creek Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Northfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Elementary: 564. Spring Creek Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Elementary and Spring Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bridgewater Elementary is 119th of 923 and Spring Creek Elementary is 73rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).