Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cass Lake-bena 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cass Lake-bena 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 Cass Lake-bena 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
#1556 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
29%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
66%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cass Lake-bena Elementary School's ranking?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School is ranked #1556 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cass Lake-bena Elementary School often compared to?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schoolcraft Learning Community, Laporte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cass Lake-bena Elementary School?
478 students attend Cass Lake-bena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cass Lake-bena Elementary School students are Two or more races, 29% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cass Lake-bena Elementary School?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cass Lake-bena Elementary School offer ?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cass Lake-bena Elementary School part of?
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School is part of Cass Lake-Bena School District.
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