Cedar Park Elementary STEM School vs FIT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students
FIT Academy
Apple Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
| Measure | Cedar Park Elementary STEM School Apple Valley, Minnesota | FIT Academy Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 923 | #753 of 923 |
| National rank | #7041 of 50,301 | #29661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 722 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 43.4).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •FIT Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 42.8%).
- •FIT Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 264.
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is a public school while FIT 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 Park Elementary STEM School better than FIT Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Park Elementary STEM School ranks higher (76.4 vs 43.4 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 Park Elementary STEM School and FIT Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School: 722. FIT Academy: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Park Elementary STEM School and FIT Academy rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is 238th of 923 and FIT Academy is 753rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).