West Central Area N. Elementary School
Tel:
(218)685-7500
- West Central Area N. Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
West Central Area N. Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Central Area N. Elementary School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 149 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Central Area N. Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Central Area N. Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #138 out of 1,784 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 95% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WEST CENTRAL AREA School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Central Area N. Elementary School is West Central Area Secondary (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. (19.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashby Elementary School (10.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barrett West Central Area Secondary Grades: 9-12 | 197 students
6.9 miles
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320)528-7400 6.9 9-12 197 - Ashby Ashby Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 144 students
10.0 miles
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218)747-2257 10.0 PK-6 144 - Evansville Evansville Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 79 students
13.7 miles
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218)948-2241 13.7 4-5 79 - Herman Herman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 66 students
14.9 miles
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320)677-2291 14.9 PK-6 66 - Brandon Brandon Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 176 students
18.0 miles
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320)834-4084 18.0 PK-3 176
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