Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Vaughan 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vaughan Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vaughan 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 Vaughan Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1342 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaughan Elementary School's ranking?
Vaughan Elementary School is ranked #1342 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Vaughan Elementary School?
214 students attend Vaughan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vaughan Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughan Elementary School?
Vaughan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vaughan Elementary School offer ?
Vaughan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Vaughan Elementary School part of?
Vaughan Elementary School is part of Chisholm Public School District.
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