Big Stone Colony Elementary School (Closed 2014)

26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Graceville, MN 56240
Big Stone Colony Elementary School serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
<50%
61%
(12-13)
≥50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
School Statewide Testing
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Big Stone Colony Elementary School?
19 students attend Big Stone Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Big Stone Colony Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Stone Colony Elementary School?
Big Stone Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Stone Colony Elementary School offer ?
Big Stone Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Stone Colony Elementary School part of?
Big Stone Colony Elementary School is part of Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District.

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