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#119 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 6% in state

Canby Elementary

Elementary School · Canby Public School District · Canby, MN

An elementary school in Canby, MN where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

307 1ST ST W, Canby, MN 56220

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$12,631
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Canby Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

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

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Canby 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low119/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canby), 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

$60,185

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$615/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School of St PeterPrivate · tuition4.6PK–60.2 mi56Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Canby Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Canby Elementary

Canby Elementary is a public elementary school in Canby, MN, part of Canby Public School District, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canby Elementary

What grades does Canby Elementary serve?

Canby Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Canby Elementary?

Canby Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canby Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Canby 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 Canby Elementary rank in MN?

Canby Elementary ranks #119 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Canby Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Canby Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Canby Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canby Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canby Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Canby Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

47.1% of students at Canby 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 – 6th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yellow Medicine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 56220)
2,705
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
42.9
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 56220; 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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