Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heron Lake-okabena 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1103 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School's ranking?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School is ranked #1103 out of 1,734 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?
30-34% 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 Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School?
139 students attend Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School offer ?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School part of?
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School is part of Heron Lake-Okabena School District.
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