Jefferson Elementary vs Normandale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Blaine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students
Normandale Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Blaine, Minnesota | Normandale Elementary Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #331 of 923 | #30 of 923 |
| National rank | #9311 of 50,301 | #1617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 650 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 91% |
| city | Blaine | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Normandale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 72.9).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 69%).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 63%).
- •Normandale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 50.9%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.2).
- •Normandale Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 650.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Normandale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Normandale Elementary ranks higher (87.1 vs 72.9 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 Jefferson Elementary and Normandale Elementary?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Blaine and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 650. Normandale Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Normandale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary is 331st of 923 and Normandale Elementary is 30th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).