Below Average
#1859 of 1,992 schools in MN
Cannon River Stem School
Elementary School · Cannon River Stem School · Faribault, MN
A charter elementary school in Faribault, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 14TH ST NE, Faribault, MN 55021
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cannon River Stem School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cannon River Stem School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Faribault), 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
$70,296
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Academy for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Faribault Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Divine Mercy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 221 | 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.
Cannon River Stem School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,932NCES 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.
Cannon River Stem School is listed in CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cannon River Stem School
Cannon River Stem School is a public elementary school in Faribault, MN, part of Cannon River Stem School, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,859 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cannon River Stem School
What grades does Cannon River Stem School serve?
Cannon River Stem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cannon River Stem School?
Cannon River Stem School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannon River Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cannon River Stem School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cannon River Stem School rank in MN?
Cannon River Stem School ranks #1,859 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cannon River Stem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cannon River Stem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Cannon River Stem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cannon River Stem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cannon River Stem School a charter school?
Yes, Cannon River Stem School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cannon River Stem School a Title I school?
No, Cannon River Stem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cannon River Stem School?
60.3% of students at Cannon River Stem School 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
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (507) 331-7836
- Area population (ZIP 55021)
- 30,860
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 55021; 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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