Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.'s student population of 324 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. is 0.21, 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
#381 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.'s ranking?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. is ranked #381 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. often compared to?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.is often viewed alongside schools like St. Clair Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School, Hartley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.?
324 students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. offer ?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. part of?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. is part of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District.
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