Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bigfork Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bigfork Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Bigfork, MN, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,208.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 22.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 41.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bigfork Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bigfork Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bigfork Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1082 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
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 ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Bigfork Elementary School's ranking?
Bigfork Elementary School is ranked #1082 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Bigfork Elementary School?
139 students attend Bigfork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bigfork Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bigfork Elementary School?
Bigfork Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bigfork Elementary School offer ?
Bigfork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bigfork Elementary School part of?
Bigfork Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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