Barnesville Elementary

Barnesville Elementary serves 496 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in this rural Minnesota community. With 31 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 16:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #265 out of 2,027 Minnesota elementary schools, placing it in the 87th percentile statewide.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 63% performing at or above proficiency in English Language Arts and reading, while 65% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Barnesville Elementary sits in Clay County within a stable rural community of nearly 4,000 residents. The surrounding ZIP code 56514 reflects a middle-class area with a median household income of $80,625 and median home values around $218,200.

The community maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.1%, while 30% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating families who value education. This combination of strong academic results, manageable class sizes, and a supportive community environment makes Barnesville Elementary an appealing choice for families. The school operates in the heart of rural Minnesota, where students benefit from both educational excellence and small-town community values.

Located in a rural area, Barnesville Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.