Serving 665 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 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Countryside Elementary serves the northwest part of Minneapolis, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Countryside Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
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 #36 out of 1,773 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, Creek Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
665 students attend Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Countryside Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Countryside Elementary School offer ?
Countryside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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