Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fertile-Beltrami Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fertile-Beltrami school district, covering approximately 357.5 square miles in Fertile, MN. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 12 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 20.2 miles, resulting in typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fertile-beltrami 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
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fertile-beltrami Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#185 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)12.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fertile-beltrami Elementary School's ranking?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fertile-beltrami Elementary School often compared to?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fertile-beltrami Elementary School?
249 students attend Fertile-beltrami Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fertile-beltrami Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fertile-beltrami Elementary School?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fertile-beltrami Elementary School offer ?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fertile-beltrami Elementary School part of?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School is part of Fertile-Beltrami School District.
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