Cedar Island Elementary vs Rippleside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 163 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
Rippleside Elementary
Aitkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
476 students
| Measure | Cedar Island Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Rippleside Elementary Aitkin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 923 | #535 of 923 |
| National rank | #11294 of 50,301 | #14871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| city | Maple Grove | Aitkin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 64.9).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Cedar Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 47.3%).
- •Rippleside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
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 Rippleside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Island Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 64.9 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 Cedar Island Elementary and Rippleside Elementary?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and Aitkin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Island Elementary: 476. Rippleside Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Island Elementary and Rippleside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Island Elementary is 426th of 923 and Rippleside Elementary is 535th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).