Castle Elementary vs Richardson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Richardson Elementary
North Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Castle Elementary Oakdale, Minnesota | Richardson Elementary North Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 923 | #823 of 923 |
| National rank | #25355 of 50,301 | #36392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Oakdale | North Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 33.3).
- •Castle Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Castle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Castle Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 73.1%).
- •Richardson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Richardson Elementary is the larger school with 654 students compared with 630.
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 Castle Elementary better than Richardson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 33.3 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 Castle Elementary and Richardson Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and North Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Elementary: 630. Richardson Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Elementary and Richardson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Castle Elementary is 702nd of 923 and Richardson Elementary is 823rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).