Serving 8 students in grades 2-6, Little Mountain Elementary - Snw 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 is <50% (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 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw's student population of 8 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw 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 Little Mountain Elementary - Snw is 0.54, 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
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Mountain Elementary - Snw's ranking?
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw is ranked #695 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% 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 Little Mountain Elementary - Snw?
8 students attend Little Mountain Elementary - Snw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Little Mountain Elementary - Snw students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Mountain Elementary - Snw?
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little Mountain Elementary - Snw offer ?
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Little Mountain Elementary - Snw part of?
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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