Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ellsworth 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellsworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ellsworth Elementary School's student population of 68 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#970 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Ellsworth Elementary School's ranking?
Ellsworth Elementary School is ranked #970 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary School?
68 students attend Ellsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ellsworth Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellsworth Elementary School?
Ellsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellsworth Elementary School offer ?
Ellsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ellsworth Elementary School part of?
Ellsworth Elementary School is part of Ellsworth Public School District.
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