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Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Elementary School · Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud · Saint Cloud, MN

A charter elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Charter

3701 33RD STREET SOUTH, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$15,473
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low83/100K

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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

$69,725

Median home value

$262,500

Median rent

$1,103/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stride Academy K-8 Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–80.6 mi588Compare →
Oak Hill Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.2 mi752Compare →
Discovery Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.9 mi540Compare →
Holy Innocents SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.4 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is listed in Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is a public elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN, part of Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,880 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud

What grades does Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud serve?

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?

The student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud rank in MN?

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud ranks #1,880 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud's MySchoolScout rating?

Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud a charter school?

Yes, Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud a Title I school?

No, Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?

86.7% of students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud 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
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Stearns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
Area population (ZIP 56301)
34,883
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
27.2
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 56301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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