Lecenter Elementary School (Closed 2013)

160 North Mill Ave
Le Center, MN 56057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lecenter Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
60-64%
62%
(11-12)
85-89%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
29%
12%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
12%
White
69%
60%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.44

Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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 13:1.
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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