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#1071 of 1,992 schools in MN
Chisago Lakes El.
Elementary School · Chisago Lakes School District · Chisago City, MN
An elementary school in Chisago City, MN where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29678 KARMEL AVE., Chisago City, MN 55013
- Math 82% proficient (2011)
- Reading 87% proficient (2011)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chisago Lakes El. score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2009, to 85% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chisago Lakes El. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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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
$99,898
Median home value
$366,000
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55013; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Chisago Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Pathway to ChangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Skillbuilding Opportunities for AcaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 7 | 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.
Chisago Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chisago Lakes El. is listed in CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chisago Lakes El.
Chisago Lakes El. is a public elementary school in Chisago City, MN, part of Chisago Lakes School District, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chisago Lakes El.
What grades does Chisago Lakes El. serve?
Chisago Lakes El. serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Chisago Lakes El.?
Chisago Lakes El. has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes El.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes El. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chisago Lakes El. rank in MN?
Chisago Lakes El. ranks #1,071 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Chisago Lakes El.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Chisago Lakes El. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Chisago Lakes El.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisago Lakes El. has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Chisago Lakes El. a charter school?
No, Chisago Lakes El. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chisago Lakes El. a Title I school?
No, Chisago Lakes El. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisago Lakes El.?
23.3% of students at Chisago Lakes El. 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chisago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (651) 213-2200
- Area population (ZIP 55013)
- 7,030
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 55013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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