Serving 27 students in grades 1-6, Elementary Lighthouse ranks in the top 1% 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary Lighthouse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elementary Lighthouse's student population of 27 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elementary Lighthouse ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary Lighthouse is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary Lighthouse's ranking?
Elementary Lighthouse is ranked #12 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Elementary Lighthouse?
27 students attend Elementary Lighthouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elementary Lighthouse students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary Lighthouse?
Elementary Lighthouse has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elementary Lighthouse offer ?
Elementary Lighthouse offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Elementary Lighthouse part of?
Elementary Lighthouse is part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools School District.
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