A.c.g.c. South Elementary School (Closed 2013)

302 North Saturn St
Cosmos, MN 56228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
A.c.g.c. South Elementary School serves 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
60-79%
62%
(11-12)
60-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend A.c.g.c. South Elementary School?
75 students attend A.c.g.c. South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of A.c.g.c. South Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.c.g.c. South Elementary School?
A.c.g.c. South Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does A.c.g.c. South Elementary School offer ?
A.c.g.c. South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is A.c.g.c. South Elementary School part of?
A.c.g.c. South Elementary School is part of A.C.G.C. Public School District.

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