COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in EDINA, MN with about 573 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY School, located in Edina, Minnesota, is a prominent neighborhood school within the Edina Public Schools district (ISD 273). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive parent community. It operates with a philosophy centered on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school within the district’s high-performing educational system.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential area, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and local activities. Countryside places a high priority on creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular programs and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the Edina school system, it benefits from significant district resources and a long-standing reputation for excellence, making it a cornerstone of the local community.

For more information, contact COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY at (952) 848-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.