Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Afton-lakeland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Afton-Lakeland Elementary serves the southern part of Lakeland, MN, covering an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of about 10 to 12 minutes, with most students living within 4.8 miles of the school, while the furthest edge of the zone extends to 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afton-lakeland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Afton-lakeland Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Afton-lakeland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afton-lakeland Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#199 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Afton-lakeland Elementary School's ranking?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Afton-lakeland Elementary School often compared to?
Afton-lakeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Afton-lakeland Elementary School?
437 students attend Afton-lakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Afton-lakeland Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Afton-lakeland Elementary School?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Afton-lakeland Elementary School offer ?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Afton-lakeland Elementary School part of?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School is part of Stillwater Area School District.
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