Delano Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(763) 972-3365
Delano Elementary School serves 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Delano Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Delano Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Delano Elementary School's student population of 918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 918 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Delano Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Delano Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #80 out of 1793 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Delano Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Delano Elementary School is Delano Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Delano Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Delano Delano Middle School Math: 82% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 5-8 | 821 students10
0.5 miles
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365 0.5 5-8 821 - Delano Delano Senior High School Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 782 students10
0.5 miles
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365 0.5 9-12 782 - Rockford Rockford Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-8 | 550 students10
3.4 miles
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831 3.4 5-8 550 - Rockford Rockford Secondary Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 498 students10
3.6 miles
7600 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846 3.6 9-12 498 - Rockford Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School Math: 72% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 676 students10
3.8 miles
7650 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837 3.8 PK-4 676
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