Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Online728 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Online728 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Online728 Elementary School's student population of 25 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
25 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Online728 Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Online728 Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#964 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
8%
12%

Black
20%
12%

White
64%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Online728 Elementary School's ranking?
Online728 Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Online728 Elementary School?
25 students attend Online728 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Online728 Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Online728 Elementary School offer ?
Online728 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Online728 Elementary School part of?
Online728 Elementary School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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