Clear Springs Elementary vs Rum River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Springs Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students
Rum River Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
850 students
| Measure | Clear Springs Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota | Rum River Elementary Andover, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 923 | #110 of 923 |
| National rank | #2711 of 50,301 | #3758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 849 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 849 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Minnetonka | Andover |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 82.3).
- •Rum River Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Rum River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Clear Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 19.2%).
- •Clear Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Rum River Elementary is the larger school with 850 students compared with 849.
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 Clear Springs Elementary better than Rum River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Springs Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 82.3 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 Clear Springs Elementary and Rum River Elementary?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Minnetonka and Andover in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Springs Elementary: 849. Rum River Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Springs Elementary and Rum River Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Clear Springs Elementary is 66th of 923 and Rum River Elementary is 110th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).