Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 154.3 square miles in Heron Lake, MN. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School's ranking?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School?
123 students attend Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School offer ?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School part of?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School is part of Heron Lake-Okabena School District.
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