Barnum Elementary School
Tel:
(218)389-6976
- Barnum Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Barnum Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barnum Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barnum Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #147 out of 1,784 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 92% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BARNUM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barnum Elementary School is Barnum Secondary (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barnum Secondary (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Moose Lake Elementary School (4.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barnum Barnum Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 364 students
0.5 miles
3675 County Rd 140
Barnum, MN 55707
(218)389-3273 0.5 7-12 364 - Moose Lake Moose Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 371 students
4.8 miles
413 Birch Ave
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218)485-4834 4.8 PK-6 371 - Moose Lake Moose Lake Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 294 students
4.8 miles
413 Birch Ave
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218)485-4622 4.8 7-12 294 - Moose Lake Mcf-moose Lake/willow River Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
5.1 miles
1000 Lake Shore Dr
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218)485-5000 5.1 9-12 4 - Cromwell Cromwell-wright Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 156 students
15.2 miles
5624 Hwy 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218)644-3716 15.2 7-12 156
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