Very Good
#297 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 15% in state
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
Elementary School · Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn · Bemidji, MN
A charter elementary school in Bemidji, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3604 BEMIDJI AVE N, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), 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
$69,782
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.w. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| St Mark Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| St Philip's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 42 | 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.
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,848NCES 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.
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is listed in Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a public elementary school in Bemidji, MN, part of Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
What grades does Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn serve?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn rank in MN?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn ranks #297 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn a charter school?
Yes, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn a Title I school?
No, Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn?
67.4% of students at Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beltrami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (218) 444-3077
- Area population (ZIP 56601)
- 34,700
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 56601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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