Countryside Elementary School

5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Countryside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Countryside Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
606 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Countryside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#46 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
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75%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Countryside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Countryside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Countryside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
11%
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Black
10%
12%
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White
71%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Countryside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Countryside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Countryside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #46 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
606 students attend Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Countryside Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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