Brookside Elementary vs Rum River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
779 students
Rum River Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
850 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Ramsey, Minnesota | Rum River Elementary Andover, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #469 of 923 | #110 of 923 |
| National rank | #12787 of 50,301 | #3758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 779 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Ramsey | Andover |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rum River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 67.9).
- •Rum River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 27%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •Rum River Elementary is the larger school with 850 students compared with 779.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Rum River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rum River Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 67.9 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 Brookside Elementary and Rum River Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Ramsey and Andover in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 779. Rum River Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Rum River Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Brookside Elementary is 469th of 923 and Rum River Elementary is 110th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).