Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Churchill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Churchill Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Churchill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchill Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill Elementary School's ranking?
Churchill Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Churchill Elementary School often compared to?
Churchill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cloquet Middle School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Churchill Elementary School?
376 students attend Churchill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Churchill Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchill Elementary School?
Churchill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Churchill Elementary School offer ?
Churchill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Churchill Elementary School part of?
Churchill Elementary School is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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