Cold Spring Elementary vs Richmond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Cold Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
Richmond Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
135 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Cold Spring, Minnesota | Richmond Elementary Richmond, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #484 of 923 | #39 of 923 |
| National rank | #13273 of 50,301 | #1796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 656 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Cold Spring | Richmond |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 67.2).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 37.3%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •Cold Spring Elementary is the larger school with 656 students compared with 135.
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 Cold Spring Elementary better than Richmond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 67.2 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 Cold Spring Elementary and Richmond Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Cold Spring and Richmond in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 656. Richmond Elementary: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and Richmond Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cold Spring Elementary is 484th of 923 and Richmond Elementary is 39th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).