Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Withrow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Withrow Elementary School?
194 students attend Withrow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Withrow Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Withrow Elementary School?
Withrow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Withrow Elementary School offer ?
Withrow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Withrow Elementary School part of?
Withrow Elementary School is part of Stillwater Area Public Schools School District.
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