Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tower-soudan 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tower-Soudan Elementary serves the northeast part of its school district in Tower, MN, encompassing an extensive area of approximately 990.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 39.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tower-soudan Elementary School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tower-soudan 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 Tower-soudan Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#899 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
32%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
White
47%
60%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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 Tower-soudan Elementary School's ranking?
Tower-soudan Elementary School is ranked #899 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Tower-soudan Elementary School?
95 students attend Tower-soudan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tower-soudan Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tower-soudan Elementary School?
Tower-soudan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tower-soudan Elementary School offer ?
Tower-soudan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tower-soudan Elementary School part of?
Tower-soudan Elementary School is part of St. Louis County School District.
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