Elm Creek Elementary School vs. Cedar Island Elementary School
Should I attend Elm Creek Elementary School or Cedar Island Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elm Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Cedar Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Island Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
485 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#270 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
77
Grade 1 Students
83
86
Grade 2 Students
75
69
Grade 3 Students
82
67
Grade 4 Students
94
58
Grade 5 Students
70
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
59%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
11%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
