Grainwood 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 was 61% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
450 students
Showing 2011–2020. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
59%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
(19-20)4%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
10%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 25-year historical data
Black
(19-20)5%
11%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 21-year historical data
White
(19-20)76%
65%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
11%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
9%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Grainwood Elementary School?
450 students attend Grainwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Grainwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Grainwood Elementary School offer ?
Grainwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grainwood Elementary School part of?
Grainwood Elementary School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.
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