Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Elm Creek Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elm Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Creek Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#774 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
13%
12%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Creek Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Elm Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Cedar Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Elm Creek Elementary School?
485 students attend Elm Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elm Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Creek Elementary School?
Elm Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elm Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elm Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elm Creek Elementary School part of?
Elm Creek Elementary School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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