Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sauk Centre 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sauk Centre Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sauk Centre 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 Sauk Centre Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#1201 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 Sauk Centre Elementary School's ranking?
Sauk Centre Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sauk Centre Elementary School often compared to?
Sauk Centre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary School, Paynesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sauk Centre Elementary School?
390 students attend Sauk Centre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sauk Centre Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sauk Centre Elementary School?
Sauk Centre Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sauk Centre Elementary School offer ?
Sauk Centre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sauk Centre Elementary School part of?
Sauk Centre Elementary School is part of Sauk Centre Public School District.
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