Delano Elementary School

678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Delano Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 1% in MN
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Delano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Delano Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Delano Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delano Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#14 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Delano Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
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White
91%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Delano Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delano Elementary School's ranking?
Delano Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Delano Elementary School often compared to?
Delano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Delano Elementary School?
744 students attend Delano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Delano Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delano Elementary School?
Delano Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delano Elementary School offer ?
Delano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Delano Elementary School part of?
Delano Elementary School is part of Delano Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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