Poplar Bridge Elementary vs Rippleside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 189 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
Rippleside Elementary
Aitkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
476 students
| Measure | Poplar Bridge Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Rippleside Elementary Aitkin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 923 | #535 of 923 |
| National rank | #10895 of 50,301 | #14871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 475 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| city | Bloomington | Aitkin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 64.9).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Poplar Bridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 47.3%).
- •Rippleside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •Rippleside Elementary is the larger school with 476 students compared with 475.
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 Rippleside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Bridge Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.9 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 Poplar Bridge Elementary and Rippleside Elementary?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Aitkin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Bridge Elementary: 475. Rippleside Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Bridge Elementary and Rippleside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Poplar Bridge Elementary is 411th of 923 and Rippleside Elementary is 535th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).