Highland Elementary vs Poplar Bridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 410 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Crookston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Crookston, Minnesota | Poplar Bridge Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 923 | #411 of 923 |
| National rank | #14174 of 50,301 | #10895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| city | Crookston | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 65.9).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 57.8%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary is the larger school with 475 students compared with 474.
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 Highland Elementary better than Poplar Bridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Bridge Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 65.9 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 Highland Elementary and Poplar Bridge Elementary?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Crookston and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 474. Poplar Bridge Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Poplar Bridge Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Highland Elementary is 517th of 923 and Poplar Bridge Elementary is 411th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).