Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heart Of The Lake 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 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heart Of The Lake 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 Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#609 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart Of The Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Heart Of The Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Audubon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary School?
575 students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heart Of The Lake Elementary School offer ?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Heart Of The Lake Elementary School part of?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is part of Perham-Dent Public School District.
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