Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Red Lake County Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Lake County Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Lake County Central Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Lake County Central 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 Red Lake County Central Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1049 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lake County Central Elementary School's ranking?
Red Lake County Central Elementary School is ranked #1049 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Red Lake County Central Elementary School?
201 students attend Red Lake County Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Red Lake County Central Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lake County Central Elementary School?
Red Lake County Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Lake County Central Elementary School offer ?
Red Lake County Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Red Lake County Central Elementary School part of?
Red Lake County Central Elementary School is part of Red Lake County Central Public School District.
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