Top Rankings
Ely Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 528 students in Ely Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Ely Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
528 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ely Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 20-year historical data
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,896 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,252 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$18 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,896
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$34,252
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ely Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Memorial High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ely Public School District?
Ely Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of Ely Public School District?
Ely Public School District is ranked #217 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ely Public School District?
92% of Ely Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ely Public School District?
Ely Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Ely Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,252 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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