Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Kelley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Kelley Elementary serves the northeast part of Silver Bay, MN, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,389.4 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and distances reaching up to 67.4 miles from the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Kelley Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William Kelley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Kelley Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#608 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Kelley Elementary School's ranking?
William Kelley Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend William Kelley Elementary School?
143 students attend William Kelley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of William Kelley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Kelley Elementary School?
William Kelley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Kelley Elementary School offer ?
William Kelley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Kelley Elementary School part of?
William Kelley Elementary School is part of Lake Superior Public School District.
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