Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ada Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ada-Borup Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Ada Elementary School?
257 students attend Ada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ada Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada Elementary School?
Ada Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ada Elementary School offer ?
Ada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ada Elementary School part of?
Ada Elementary School is part of Ada-Borup Public School District.
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