Highlands Elementary vs Normandale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Normandale Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Normandale Elementary Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 923 | #30 of 923 |
| National rank | #1754 of 50,301 | #1617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 91% |
| city | Edina | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.7 vs 87.1).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 14.9%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Normandale Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 564.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Normandale Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highlands Elementary and Normandale Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Edina and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 564. Normandale Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Normandale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Highlands Elementary is 38th of 923 and Normandale Elementary is 30th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).