Normandale Hills Elementary vs Ridgeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normandale Hills Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Normandale Hills Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Ridgeview Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #609 of 923 | #151 of 923 |
| National rank | #18206 of 50,301 | #4673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 60.0).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 48.4%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Normandale Hills Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 390.
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 Normandale Hills Elementary better than Ridgeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 60.0 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 Normandale Hills Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Normandale Hills Elementary: 440. Ridgeview Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Normandale Hills Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Normandale Hills Elementary is 609th of 923 and Ridgeview Elementary is 151st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).