Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#26 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School?
423 students attend Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School part of?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School is part of Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial School District.
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