Very Good
#244 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
Barnesville Elementary
Elementary School · Barnesville Public School Dist. · Barnesville, MN
A Barnesville Public School Dist. elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 189, Barnesville, MN 56514
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnesville Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
24.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barnesville Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barnesville), 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
$88,690
Median home value
$233,600
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barnesville Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnesville Elementary is listed in BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnesville Elementary
Barnesville Elementary is a public elementary school in Barnesville, MN, part of Barnesville Public School Dist., serving approximately 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnesville Elementary
What grades does Barnesville Elementary serve?
Barnesville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Barnesville Elementary?
Barnesville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnesville Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnesville Elementary rank in MN?
Barnesville Elementary ranks #244 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Barnesville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnesville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Barnesville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnesville Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barnesville Elementary a charter school?
No, Barnesville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnesville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barnesville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnesville Elementary?
24.4% of students at Barnesville 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (218) 354-2300
- Area population (ZIP 56514)
- 4,055
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 56514; 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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