Below Average
#1673 of 1,992 schools in MN
Andersen Elementary
Elementary School · Stillwater Area Public Schools · Bayport, MN
A Stillwater Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 4TH ST N, Bayport, MN 55003
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Andersen Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Andersen Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bayport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,781
Median home value
$363,200
Median rent
$1,773/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Preparatory Academy LowerCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Salem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Stillwater Dist. Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| North Hudson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #13 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
Andersen Elementary is listed in Stillwater Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andersen Elementary
Andersen Elementary is a public elementary school in Bayport, MN, part of Stillwater Area Public Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andersen Elementary
What grades does Andersen Elementary serve?
Andersen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Andersen Elementary?
Andersen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andersen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Andersen Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andersen Elementary rank in MN?
Andersen Elementary ranks #1,673 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Andersen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Andersen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Andersen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andersen Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Andersen Elementary a charter school?
No, Andersen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andersen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Andersen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andersen Elementary?
17.2% of students at Andersen 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
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (651) 351-6600
- Area population (ZIP 55003)
- 3,948
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 55003; 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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