Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cass Lake-bena 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CASS LAKE-BENA ELEMENTARY's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Cass Lake, MN, encompassing approximately 383.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 13.3 miles and the furthest edge located 26.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Cass Lake-bena 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 Cass Lake-bena Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1496 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
94%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cass Lake-bena Elementary School's ranking?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cass Lake-bena Elementary School often compared to?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schoolcraft Learning Community, Laporte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Elementary School?
450 students attend Cass Lake-bena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cass Lake-bena Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cass Lake-bena Elementary School?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Elementary School offer ?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cass Lake-bena Elementary School part of?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School is part of Cass Lake-Bena School District.
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