Nerstrand Charter School vs Universal Academy South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 51 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
Universal Academy South Elementary
Burnsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
103 students
| Measure | Nerstrand Charter School Nerstrand, Minnesota | Universal Academy South Elementary Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 923 | #864 of 923 |
| National rank | #14192 of 50,301 | #41549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 102 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Nerstrand | Burnsville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nerstrand Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 25.3).
- •Nerstrand Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 92.2%).
- •Nerstrand Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.2).
- •Universal Academy South Elementary is the larger school with 103 students compared with 102.
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 Universal Academy South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nerstrand Charter School ranks higher (65.9 vs 25.3 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 Universal Academy South Elementary?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Nerstrand and Burnsville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nerstrand Charter School: 102. Universal Academy South Elementary: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nerstrand Charter School and Universal Academy South Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Nerstrand Charter School is 519th of 923 and Universal Academy South Elementary is 864th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).