Vesta Elementary School (Closed 2013)

300 East Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Vesta Elementary School serves 9 students in grades 3-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
9 students
This chart displays total students of Vesta Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Vesta Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vesta Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
≥50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vesta 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 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
≥50%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vesta 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vesta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vesta Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vesta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
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Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
8%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
17%
8%
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 62% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Vesta Elementary School?
9 students attend Vesta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vesta Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vesta Elementary School?
Vesta Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vesta Elementary School offer ?
Vesta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Vesta Elementary School part of?
Vesta Elementary School is part of Wabasso Public School District.

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