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#1565 of 1,992 schools in MN
Afton-lakeland Elementary
Elementary School · Stillwater Area Public Schools · Lakeland, MN
A Stillwater Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
475 ST CROIX TRL S, Lakeland, MN 55043
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Afton-lakeland Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Afton-lakeland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$101,754
Median home value
$360,600
Median rent
$1,617/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stillwater Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Afton-lakeland Elementary is listed in Stillwater Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Afton-lakeland Elementary
Afton-lakeland Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakeland, MN, part of Stillwater Area Public Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Afton-lakeland Elementary
What grades does Afton-lakeland Elementary serve?
Afton-lakeland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Afton-lakeland Elementary?
Afton-lakeland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afton-lakeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Afton-lakeland Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Afton-lakeland Elementary rank in MN?
Afton-lakeland Elementary ranks #1,565 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Afton-lakeland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Afton-lakeland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Afton-lakeland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Afton-lakeland Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Afton-lakeland Elementary a charter school?
No, Afton-lakeland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Afton-lakeland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Afton-lakeland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Afton-lakeland Elementary?
16.8% of students at Afton-lakeland 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (651) 351-6500
- Area population (ZIP 55043)
- 3,471
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
Official sources & links
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 55043; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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