Countryside Elementary vs Gene Dillon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
667 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Gene Dillon Elementary School Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 923 | #675 of 923 |
| National rank | #4098 of 50,301 | #22354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 665 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 45% |
| city | Edina | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 54.0).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 43.8%).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 665.
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 Countryside Elementary better than Gene Dillon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 54.0 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 Countryside Elementary and Gene Dillon Elementary School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Edina and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 665. Gene Dillon Elementary School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Gene Dillon Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Countryside Elementary is 122nd of 923 and Gene Dillon Elementary School is 675th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).