Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Terrace Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
South Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Terrace Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#940 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 South Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
South Terrace Elementary School is ranked #940 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend South Terrace Elementary School?
145 students attend South Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Terrace Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Terrace Elementary School?
South Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Terrace Elementary School offer ?
South Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Terrace Elementary School part of?
South Terrace Elementary School is part of Carlton Public School District.
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