FIT Academy vs North Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FIT Academy
Apple Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
North Trail Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
| Measure | FIT Academy Apple Valley, Minnesota | North Trail Elementary Farmington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #753 of 923 | #184 of 923 |
| National rank | #29661 of 50,301 | #5378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 73% |
| city | Apple Valley | Farmington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 43.4).
- •North Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 22%).
- •North Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •North Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 42.4%).
- •FIT Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.3).
- •North Trail Elementary is the larger school with 612 students compared with 264.
- •FIT Academy is a charter school while North Trail Elementary is a public 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 FIT Academy better than North Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Trail Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 43.4 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 FIT Academy and North Trail Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Farmington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FIT Academy: 264. North Trail Elementary: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FIT Academy and North Trail Elementary rank in Minnesota?
FIT Academy is 753rd of 923 and North Trail Elementary is 184th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).