Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Starland 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Starland Elementary School?
12 students attend Starland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Starland Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starland Elementary School?
Starland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starland Elementary School offer ?
Starland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Starland Elementary School part of?
Starland Elementary School is part of Lafayette Public Charter School District.
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