Apple Creek Elementary School vs Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Creek Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
78 students
Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal
Crystal · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
79 students
| Measure | Apple Creek Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota | Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal Crystal, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 232 | #101 of 232 |
| National rank | #22053 of 50,301 | #15410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 78 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Bismarck | Crystal |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 54.4).
- •Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Apple Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.3).
- •Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal is the larger school with 79 students compared with 78.
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 Apple Creek Elementary School better than Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal?
On the Success Index (US), Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal ranks higher (64.1 vs 54.4 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 Apple Creek Elementary School and Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Crystal in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Creek Elementary School: 78. Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Creek Elementary School and Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal rank in North Dakota?
Apple Creek Elementary School is 153rd of 232 and Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal is 101st of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).