Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Central Area S. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Central Area S. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
West Central Area S. Elementary School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Central Area S. Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Central Area S. Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#391 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Central Area S. Elementary School's ranking?
West Central Area S. Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend West Central Area S. Elementary School?
130 students attend West Central Area S. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Central Area S. Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Area S. Elementary School?
West Central Area S. Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Central Area S. Elementary School offer ?
West Central Area S. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Central Area S. Elementary School part of?
West Central Area S. Elementary School is part of West Central Area School District.
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