Serving 629 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 equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Countryside Elementary School's student population of 629 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
629 students attend Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Countryside Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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