Serving 139 students in grades 5-6, Nelle Shean 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 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Nelle Shean Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelle Shean Elementary School's ranking?
Nelle Shean Elementary School is ranked #801 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nelle Shean Elementary School?
139 students attend Nelle Shean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nelle Shean Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelle Shean Elementary School?
Nelle Shean Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nelle Shean Elementary School offer ?
Nelle Shean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Nelle Shean Elementary School part of?
Nelle Shean Elementary School is part of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District.
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