Finlayson Elementary School
Finlayson Elementary School serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Finlayson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Finlayson Elementary School's student population of 68 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Finlayson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,789 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Finlayson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1789 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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