Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glyndon-felton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Glyndon-felton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glyndon-felton Elementary School's ranking?
Glyndon-felton Elementary School is ranked #582 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Glyndon-felton Elementary School?
314 students attend Glyndon-felton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Glyndon-felton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glyndon-felton Elementary School?
Glyndon-felton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glyndon-felton Elementary School offer ?
Glyndon-felton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glyndon-felton Elementary School part of?
Glyndon-felton Elementary School is part of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District.
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