Poplar Bridge Elementary vs Ridgeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Poplar Bridge Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Ridgeview Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #411 of 923 | #151 of 923 |
| National rank | #10895 of 50,301 | #4673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 475 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 70.6).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 32.6%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary is the larger school with 475 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 Poplar Bridge Elementary better than Ridgeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 70.6 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 Poplar Bridge Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Bridge Elementary: 475. Ridgeview Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Bridge Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Poplar Bridge Elementary is 411th of 923 and Ridgeview Elementary is 151st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).