Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sumner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumner Elementary serves the northeast part of the Austin, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumner Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sumner 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 Sumner Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1550 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
Sumner Elementary School is ranked #1550 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary School?
387 students attend Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary School?
Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Elementary School part of?
Sumner Elementary School is part of Austin Public School District.
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