Cedar Island Elementary vs Prairie Seeds El School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Island Elementary
Maple Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Cedar Island Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 923 | #850 of 923 |
| National rank | #11294 of 50,301 | #40228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 22% |
| city | Maple Grove | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 27.3).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 69.9%).
- •Prairie Seeds El School Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Cedar Island Elementary is the larger school with 476 students compared with 359.
- •Cedar Island Elementary is a public school while Prairie Seeds El School Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cedar Island Elementary better than Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Island Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 27.3 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 Cedar Island Elementary and Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Island Elementary: 476. Prairie Seeds El School Academy: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Island Elementary and Prairie Seeds El School Academy rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Island Elementary is 426th of 923 and Prairie Seeds El School Academy is 850th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).