Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lecenter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
29%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lecenter Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Lecenter Elementary School?
358 students attend Lecenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lecenter Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lecenter Elementary School?
Lecenter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lecenter Elementary School offer ?
Lecenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lecenter Elementary School part of?
Lecenter Elementary School is part of Lecenter Public School District.
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