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#635 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
A.c.g.c. Elementary
Elementary School · A.c.g.c. Public School District · Atwater, MN
An elementary school in Atwater, MN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 S 2ND ST, Atwater, MN 56209
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A.c.g.c. Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A.c.g.c. Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average384/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,661
Median home value
$220,400
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
A.c.g.c. Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
A.c.g.c. Elementary is listed in A.C.G.C. Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A.c.g.c. Elementary
A.c.g.c. Elementary is a public elementary school in Atwater, MN, part of A.c.g.c. Public School District, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A.c.g.c. Elementary
What grades does A.c.g.c. Elementary serve?
A.c.g.c. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend A.c.g.c. Elementary?
A.c.g.c. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.c.g.c. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A.c.g.c. Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A.c.g.c. Elementary rank in MN?
A.c.g.c. Elementary ranks #635 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is A.c.g.c. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
A.c.g.c. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A.c.g.c. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A.c.g.c. Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A.c.g.c. Elementary a charter school?
No, A.c.g.c. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A.c.g.c. Elementary a Title I school?
No, A.c.g.c. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A.c.g.c. Elementary?
54.0% of students at A.c.g.c. Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (320) 244-4686
- Area population (ZIP 56209)
- 2,635
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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