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)
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
2%
Asian
(19-20)4%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
9%
Black
(19-20)6%
11%
White
(19-20)74%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
18%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
8%
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?
465 students attend Grainwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Grainwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 School District.
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