Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vaughan Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Chisholm, MN, encompassing approximately 68 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School's student population of 207 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Vaughan-steffensrud 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 Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1058 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School's ranking?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School is ranked #1058 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School?
207 students attend Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School offer ?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School part of?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School is part of Chisholm Public School District.
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