Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cuyuna Range Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cuyuna Range Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Crosby, MN, encompassing approximately 326.7 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge located 23.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuyuna Range Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cuyuna Range Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Cuyuna Range Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuyuna Range Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#313 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Cuyuna Range Elementary School's ranking?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cuyuna Range Elementary School often compared to?
Cuyuna Range Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cuyuna Range Elementary School?
533 students attend Cuyuna Range Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cuyuna Range Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuyuna Range Elementary School?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuyuna Range Elementary School offer ?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuyuna Range Elementary School part of?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School is part of Crosby-Ironton Public School District.
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