Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School's student population of 8 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School?
8 students attend Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Asian.
What grades does Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School offer ?
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School part of?
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School is part of North Branch Area School District.
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