Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Comfrey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comfrey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Comfrey Elementary School's student population of 55 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Comfrey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Comfrey Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#891 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comfrey Elementary School's ranking?
Comfrey Elementary School is ranked #891 out of 1,860 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Comfrey Elementary School?
55 students attend Comfrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Comfrey Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comfrey Elementary School?
Comfrey Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Comfrey Elementary School offer ?
Comfrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Comfrey Elementary School part of?
Comfrey Elementary School is part of Comfrey Public School District.
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