Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Countryside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Countryside Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
13%
12%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside Elementary School's ranking?
Countryside Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Countryside Elementary School often compared to?
Countryside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
576 students attend Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Countryside Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Countryside Elementary School offer ?
Countryside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Countryside Elementary School part of?
Countryside Elementary School is part of Edina Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Countryside Elementary School located?
Countryside Elementary School is located in the Countryside neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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