Nerstrand Charter School vs Spring Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nerstrand Charter School
Nerstrand · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
102 students
Spring Creek Elementary
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Nerstrand Charter School Nerstrand, Minnesota | Spring Creek Elementary Northfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #519 of 923 | #73 of 923 |
| National rank | #14192 of 50,301 | #2859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 102 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Nerstrand | Northfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 65.9).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Nerstrand Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 29.2%).
- •Spring Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Spring Creek Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 102.
- •Nerstrand Charter School is a charter school while Spring Creek 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 Nerstrand Charter School better than Spring Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.1 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 Nerstrand Charter School and Spring Creek Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Nerstrand and Northfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nerstrand Charter School: 102. Spring Creek Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nerstrand Charter School and Spring Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Nerstrand Charter School is 519th of 923 and Spring Creek Elementary is 73rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).