Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grygla 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- 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
Grygla Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Grygla Elementary School's student population of 58 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grygla 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 Grygla Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
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
7:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grygla Elementary School's ranking?
Grygla 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 Grygla Elementary School?
58 students attend Grygla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grygla Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grygla Elementary School?
Grygla Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grygla Elementary School offer ?
Grygla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grygla Elementary School part of?
Grygla Elementary School is part of Grygla Public School District.
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