Lynd Elementary School
Tel:
(507)865-4404
- Lynd Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Lynd Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lynd Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 124 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lynd Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lynd Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #969 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 59% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LYND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lynd Elementary School is Matec (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rtr Middle School (5.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rtr Middle School (5.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Russell Rtr Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 129 students
5.6 miles
111 3rd St
Russell, MN 56169
(507)247-5913 5.6 6-8 129 - Marshall West Side Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 350 students
6.1 miles
500 S 4th St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6962 6.1 3-4 350 - Marshall Marshall Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 679 students
6.4 miles
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6938 6.4 5-8 679 - Marshall Park Side Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 615 students
7.2 miles
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6948 7.2 PK-2 615 - Marshall Matec Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
7.8 miles
305 South Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507)537-6210 7.8 9-12 73
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