Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Otter Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Lake 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
Otter Lake Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otter Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Lake Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#147 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otter Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Otter Lake Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Otter Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Otter Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Lake Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Otter Lake Elementary School?
507 students attend Otter Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Otter Lake Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Lake Elementary School?
Otter Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otter Lake Elementary School offer ?
Otter Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Otter Lake Elementary School part of?
Otter Lake Elementary School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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