Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School

502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 432 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School's student population of 432 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)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#26 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
85-89%
45%
70-74%
51%
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,860 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
432 students attend Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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