Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, A.c.g.c. Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A.C.G.C. Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Atwater, MN, covering approximately 350.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 11.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 21.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.c.g.c. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
A.c.g.c. Elementary School's student population of 369 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A.c.g.c. Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.c.g.c. Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.c.g.c. Elementary School's ranking?
A.c.g.c. Elementary School is ranked #659 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are A.c.g.c. Elementary School often compared to?
A.c.g.c. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Woods Elementary School, Annandale Elementary School, Birchview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend A.c.g.c. Elementary School?
369 students attend A.c.g.c. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of A.c.g.c. Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.c.g.c. Elementary School?
A.c.g.c. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does A.c.g.c. Elementary School offer ?
A.c.g.c. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A.c.g.c. Elementary School part of?
A.c.g.c. Elementary School is part of A.C.G.C. Public School District.
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