Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kelliher 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelliher Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Kelliher school district, encompassing approximately 627.1 square miles in and around Kelliher, MN. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 17.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 37.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelliher Elementary School's student population of 168 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kelliher 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 Kelliher Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1082 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
37%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelliher Elementary School's ranking?
Kelliher Elementary School is ranked #1082 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kelliher Elementary School?
168 students attend Kelliher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kelliher Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelliher Elementary School?
Kelliher Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelliher Elementary School offer ?
Kelliher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelliher Elementary School part of?
Kelliher Elementary School is part of Kelliher Public School District.
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