Countryside Elementary vs Normandale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 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
Normandale Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Normandale Elementary Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #122 of 923 | #30 of 923 |
| National rank | #4098 of 50,301 | #1617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 665 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 91% |
| city | Edina | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Normandale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 81.6).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 73%).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 15.2%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •Countryside Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 652.
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 Normandale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Normandale Elementary ranks higher (87.1 vs 81.6 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 Countryside Elementary and Normandale Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Edina and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 665. Normandale Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Normandale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Countryside Elementary is 122nd of 923 and Normandale Elementary is 30th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).