Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bold-bird Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bold-bird Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bold-bird Island Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bold-bird Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bold-bird Island Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bold-bird Island Elementary School's ranking?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 1,734 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Bold-bird Island Elementary School?
232 students attend Bold-bird Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bold-bird Island Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bold-bird Island Elementary School?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bold-bird Island Elementary School offer ?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bold-bird Island Elementary School part of?
Bold-bird Island Elementary School is part of Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District.
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