Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Elmo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Elmo Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Elmo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Elmo Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#675 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Elmo Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Elmo Elementary School is ranked #675 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Elmo Elementary School?
712 students attend Lake Elmo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lake Elmo Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Elmo Elementary School?
Lake Elmo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Elmo Elementary School offer ?
Lake Elmo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Elmo Elementary School part of?
Lake Elmo Elementary School is part of Stillwater Area Public Schools School District.
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