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Elementary· 13 schools in district

CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY

6401 GLEASON RD, EDINA, MN 55439EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
612
Students
Total enrolled
$18,685
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
68/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 37% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 612 students in grades KG–05 in EDINA, Minnesota.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,685 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 68th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY is a large elementary in EDINA, Minnesota, serving grades KG–05 with 612 students. The district invests $18,685 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 68/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY

612
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution335 male · 277 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
11%
65%
12%
Asian11%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black12%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 271125000508

Academic Outcomes at CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 68th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55439

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,685Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,685
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,222
Student Support$3,550
Administration$2,242
Operations$2,803
Other$1,869
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,685 spent per student, an estimated $8,278 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
45%
State government
50.7%
Local (property tax)
44.6%
Federal programs
4.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,685/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (68/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CONCORD ELEMENTARYNORMANDALE ELEMENTARYCOUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARYCORNELIA ELEMENTARY
+3 more
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Middle
SOUTH VIEW MIDDLEVALLEY VIEW MIDDLE
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High School
EDINA SENIOR HIGHOPTIONS AT EDINA HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (952)848-3200
NCES ID: 271125000508
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EDINA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
EDINA SENIOR HIGH
2,720 students · 09–12
● 68 opp20% FRL
Mid
SOUTH VIEW MIDDLE
987 students · 06–08
● 53 opp22% FRL
Mid
VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE
973 students · 06–08
● 68 opp19% FRL
Elem
CONCORD ELEMENTARY
723 students · KG–05
● 53 opp11% FRL
Elem
NORMANDALE ELEMENTARY
657 students · KG–05
● 53 opp7% FRL
Elem
COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY
606 students · KG–05
● 50 opp17% FRL
Elem
CORNELIA ELEMENTARY
577 students · KG–05
● 50 opp29% FRL
Elem
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY
564 students · KG–05
● 50 opp15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6401 GLEASON RD, EDINA, MN 55439
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.