Elm Creek Elementary vs Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Creek Elementary
Maple Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
Maple Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
623 students
| Measure | Elm Creek Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar Maple Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 923 | #461 of 923 |
| National rank | #21933 of 50,301 | #12530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 565 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 73% |
| city | Maple Grove | Maple Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 54.6).
- •Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar does better on math proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Elm Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 48.8%).
- •Elm Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar is the larger school with 623 students compared with 565.
- •Elm Creek Elementary is a public school while Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elm Creek Elementary better than Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
On the Success Index (US), Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar ranks higher (68.3 vs 54.6 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 Elm Creek Elementary and Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and Maple Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Creek Elementary: 565. Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Creek Elementary and Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar rank in Minnesota?
Elm Creek Elementary is 667th of 923 and Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar is 461st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).