Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bagley 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bagley Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bagley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bagley Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bagley Elementary School's ranking?
Bagley Elementary School is ranked #1451 out of 1,860 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bagley Elementary School?
520 students attend Bagley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bagley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bagley Elementary School?
Bagley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bagley Elementary School offer ?
Bagley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bagley Elementary School part of?
Bagley Elementary School is part of Bagley Public School District.
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