Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isanti Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Isanti Elementary School's student population of 134 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Isanti Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isanti Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#891 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
86%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isanti Elementary School's ranking?
Isanti Elementary School is ranked #891 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Isanti Elementary School?
134 students attend Isanti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Isanti Elementary School students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isanti Elementary School?
Isanti Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Isanti Elementary School part of?
Isanti Elementary School is part of Isanti Community School District.
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