Chisholm Elementary School
Chisholm Elementary School serves 155 students in grades 4-6.
Chisholm Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chisholm Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chisholm Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chisholm Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#995 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Chisholm Elementary School?
155 students attend Chisholm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chisholm Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisholm Elementary School?
Chisholm Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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