Cornelia Elementary vs Poplar Bridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelia Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
| Measure | Cornelia Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Poplar Bridge Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 923 | #411 of 923 |
| National rank | #2509 of 50,301 | #10895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 617 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 60% |
| city | Edina | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornelia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 70.6).
- •Cornelia Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •Cornelia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Cornelia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 32.6%).
- •Cornelia Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Cornelia Elementary is the larger school with 617 students compared with 475.
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 Cornelia Elementary better than Poplar Bridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cornelia Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 70.6 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 Cornelia Elementary and Poplar Bridge Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Edina and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelia Elementary: 617. Poplar Bridge Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelia Elementary and Poplar Bridge Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cornelia Elementary is 58th of 923 and Poplar Bridge Elementary is 411th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).