Serving 129 students in grades 4-6, Chisholm 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chisholm Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chisholm Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chisholm Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chisholm Elementary School's ranking?
Chisholm Elementary School is ranked #954 out of 1,860 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Chisholm Elementary School?
129 students attend Chisholm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chisholm Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisholm Elementary School?
Chisholm Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chisholm Elementary School offer ?
Chisholm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Chisholm Elementary School part of?
Chisholm Elementary School is part of Chisholm Public School District.
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