Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3's student population of 435 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3's ranking?
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 is ranked #133 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3?
435 students attend Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3?
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 offer ?
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 part of?
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 is part of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District.
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