Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Creek 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 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ELM CREEK ELEMENTARY serves the northeast part of Osseo, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elm Creek Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elm Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Creek Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#816 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Elm Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Creek Elementary School is ranked #816 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Elm Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Elm Creek Elementary School?
565 students attend Elm Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Elm Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Creek Elementary School?
Elm Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elm Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elm Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Creek Elementary School part of?
Elm Creek Elementary School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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