Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laporte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laporte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laporte Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laporte Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laporte Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1477 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laporte Elementary School's ranking?
Laporte Elementary School is ranked #1477 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Laporte Elementary School often compared to?
Laporte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schoolcraft Learning Community, Northern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Laporte Elementary School?
176 students attend Laporte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Laporte Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laporte Elementary School?
Laporte Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laporte Elementary School offer ?
Laporte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Laporte Elementary School part of?
Laporte Elementary School is part of Laporte Public School District.
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