Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dassel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Dassel Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Dassel, MN, covering an area of approximately 84.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dassel 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
Dassel Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Educate. Innovate. Succeed.
School Rankings
Dassel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dassel Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#9 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dassel Elementary School's ranking?
Dassel Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dassel Elementary School often compared to?
Dassel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth Creek Elementary School, Scenic Heights Elementary School, Atheneum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dassel Elementary School?
364 students attend Dassel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dassel Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dassel Elementary School?
Dassel Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dassel Elementary School offer ?
Dassel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dassel Elementary School part of?
Dassel Elementary School is part of Dassel-Cokato School District.
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