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#683 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Carlos Elementary
Elementary School · Alexandria Public School District · Carlos, MN
An Alexandria Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 129, Carlos, MN 56319
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlos Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carlos 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$85,500
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltona ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| New Testament Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | Not available | 124 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 478 | 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.
Alexandria Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlos Elementary is listed in ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlos Elementary
Carlos Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlos, MN, part of Alexandria Public School District, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlos Elementary
What grades does Carlos Elementary serve?
Carlos Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carlos Elementary?
Carlos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlos Elementary rank in MN?
Carlos Elementary ranks #683 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Carlos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Carlos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlos Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carlos Elementary a charter school?
No, Carlos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carlos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlos Elementary?
38.1% of students at Carlos 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
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (320) 852-7181
- Area population (ZIP 56319)
- 1,336
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 56319; 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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