Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stevens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 19% 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-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stevens Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dawson, MN, covering approximately 247.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the nearest boundary and up to 15.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stevens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stevens Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Stevens Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stevens Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#354 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stevens Elementary School's ranking?
Stevens Elementary School is ranked #354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Stevens Elementary School often compared to?
Stevens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dawson-boyd Secondary, Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Stevens Elementary School?
297 students attend Stevens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Stevens Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevens Elementary School?
Stevens Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stevens Elementary School offer ?
Stevens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stevens Elementary School part of?
Stevens Elementary School is part of Dawson-Boyd Public School District.
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