Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Verndale 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Verndale Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Verndale, MN, encompassing approximately 104.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verndale Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verndale 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 Verndale Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1132 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verndale Elementary School's ranking?
Verndale Elementary School is ranked #1132 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Verndale Elementary School often compared to?
Verndale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, Pillager Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Verndale Elementary School?
253 students attend Verndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Verndale Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verndale Elementary School?
Verndale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verndale Elementary School offer ?
Verndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verndale Elementary School part of?
Verndale Elementary School is part of Verndale Public School District.
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