Sumner Elementary School

805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades 1-4, Sumner 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sumner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Sumner Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Sumner 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 Sumner Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1612 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sumner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sumner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
11%
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Black
16%
12%
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White
13%
62%
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Hawaiian
9%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Sumner Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sumner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
Sumner Elementary School is ranked #1612 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary School?
325 students attend Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary School?
Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Sumner Elementary School part of?
Sumner Elementary School is part of Austin Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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