Serving 441 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3 covers the entire district of Plainview, MN, encompassing approximately 244.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- 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 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3's ranking?
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 is ranked #152 out of 1,773 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
441 students attend Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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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