Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Marion Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Marion Elementary serves the west part of Lakeville, MN, covering an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Most families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Marion Elementary School's student population of 727 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Marion Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Marion Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#91 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lake Marion Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Marion Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lake Marion Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Marion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Marion Elementary School?
727 students attend Lake Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lake Marion Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Marion Elementary School?
Lake Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Marion Elementary School offer ?
Lake Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Marion Elementary School part of?
Lake Marion Elementary School is part of Lakeville Area Schools.
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