Twin Lakes Elementary School

10051 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Twin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 671 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
671 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#48 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
7%
12%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twin Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Twin Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Twin Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Elementary School, Spectrum High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
671 students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Twin Lakes Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twin Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Twin Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Twin Lakes Elementary School part of?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is part of Elk River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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