Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mesabi East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesabi East Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mesabi East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesabi East Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesabi East Elementary School's ranking?
Mesabi East Elementary School is ranked #1098 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mesabi East Elementary School often compared to?
Mesabi East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Mesabi East Elementary School?
473 students attend Mesabi East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mesabi East Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesabi East Elementary School?
Mesabi East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesabi East Elementary School offer ?
Mesabi East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mesabi East Elementary School part of?
Mesabi East Elementary School is part of Mesabi East School District.
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