Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School's student population of 606 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dilworth-glyndon-felton 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 Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#599 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School's ranking?
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School often compared to?
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School?
606 students attend Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School?
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School offer ?
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School part of?
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School is part of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District.
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