East Rapids Elementary vs Vandyke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rapids Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
639 students
Vandyke Elementary
Coleraine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
377 students
| Measure | East Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids, Minnesota | Vandyke Elementary Coleraine, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #690 of 923 | #500 of 923 |
| National rank | #23958 of 50,301 | #13681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 639 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Coleraine |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandyke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 51.7).
- •East Rapids Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 59.2%).
- •Vandyke Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •East Rapids Elementary is the larger school with 639 students compared with 377.
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 East Rapids Elementary better than Vandyke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vandyke Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 51.7 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 East Rapids Elementary and Vandyke Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Coleraine in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rapids Elementary: 639. Vandyke Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rapids Elementary and Vandyke Elementary rank in Minnesota?
East Rapids Elementary is 690th of 923 and Vandyke Elementary is 500th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).