Isanti Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Isanti Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isanti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Isanti Elementary School's student population of 160 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Isanti Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Isanti Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
94%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isanti Elementary School's ranking?
Isanti Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Isanti Elementary School?
160 students attend Isanti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Isanti Elementary School students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Isanti Elementary School offer ?
Isanti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Isanti Elementary School part of?
Isanti Elementary School is part of Isanti Community School District.
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