Cedar Park Elementary STEM School vs North Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 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
North Trail Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
| Measure | Cedar Park Elementary STEM School Apple Valley, Minnesota | North Trail Elementary Farmington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 923 | #184 of 923 |
| National rank | #7041 of 50,301 | #5378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 722 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| city | Apple Valley | Farmington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 76.4).
- •North Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •North Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •North Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 42.8%).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 612.
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 North Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Trail Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 76.4 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 North Trail Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Farmington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School: 722. North Trail Elementary: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Park Elementary STEM School and North Trail Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is 238th of 923 and North Trail Elementary is 184th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).