East Central Elementary School
Tel:
(320)245-2931
- East Central Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- East Central Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Central Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1092 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 86% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Central School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Central Elementary School is Crossroads Area Learning Center (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads Area Learning Center (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willow River Elementary School (5.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sandstone Crossroads Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 32 students
3.1 miles
130 Oriole Ave E
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320)245-2216 3.1 7-12 32 - Willow River Willow River Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 233 students
5.9 miles
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218)372-3131 5.9 PK-6 233 - Finlayson Finlayson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 77 students
8.8 miles
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320)233-7611 8.8 PK-6 77 - Hinckley Hinckley Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 473 students
12.3 miles
111 Blair St
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320)384-6443 12.3 PK-6 473 - Hinckley Hinckley-finlayson Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 388 students
12.3 miles
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320)384-6132 12.3 7-12 388
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