Spring Creek Elementary School

1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Spring Creek Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#149 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spring Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
14%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
80%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spring Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Creek Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Spring Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater Elementary School, Greenvale Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary School?
450 students attend Spring Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spring Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek Elementary School?
Spring Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary School offer ?
Spring Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Creek Elementary School part of?
Spring Creek Elementary School is part of Northfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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