Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southland Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Adams, MN, covering approximately 200.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 13.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southland Elementary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1019 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland Elementary School's ranking?
Southland Elementary School is ranked #1019 out of 1,773 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southland Elementary School?
223 students attend Southland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Southland Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southland Elementary School?
Southland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southland Elementary School offer ?
Southland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southland Elementary School part of?
Southland Elementary School is part of Southland Public School District.
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