Sherburn Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Sherburn Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sherburn, MN, covering approximately 280.4 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 10.1 miles and the furthest edge located about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherburn Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sherburn Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 schools are Sherburn Elementary School often compared to?
Sherburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School, Southern Plains Education Coop. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Sherburn Elementary School?
136 students attend Sherburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sherburn Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherburn Elementary School?
Sherburn Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherburn Elementary School offer ?
Sherburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherburn Elementary School part of?
Sherburn Elementary School is part of Martin County West School District.
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