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#23 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 1% in state

Caledonia Elementary

Elementary School · Caledonia Public School District · Caledonia, MN

An elementary school in Caledonia, MN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

511 W MAIN ST, Caledonia, MN 55921

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,858
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Caledonia Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Caledonia 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average304/100K

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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

$76,679

Median home value

$189,600

Median rent

$825/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–80.5 mi115Compare →
St John's Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1PK–80.6 mi73Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Caledonia Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Caledonia Elementary is listed in CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Caledonia Elementary

Caledonia Elementary is a public elementary school in Caledonia, MN, part of Caledonia Public School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Caledonia Elementary

What grades does Caledonia Elementary serve?

Caledonia Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Caledonia Elementary?

Caledonia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caledonia Elementary rank in MN?

Caledonia Elementary ranks #23 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Caledonia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Caledonia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Caledonia Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caledonia Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Caledonia Elementary a charter school?

No, Caledonia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Caledonia Elementary a Title I school?

No, Caledonia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caledonia Elementary?

29.2% of students at Caledonia 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Houston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 55921)
4,793
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
45.2
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 55921; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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