Very Good
#372 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 19% in state
Churchill Elementary
Elementary School · Cloquet Public School District · Cloquet, MN
A Cloquet Public School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 GRANITE ST, Cloquet, MN 55720
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Churchill Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Churchill 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cloquet), 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
$66,399
Median home value
$213,300
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Early Childhood EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK | 0.0 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Shared TimeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Northern Lights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 12 | 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.
Cloquet Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Churchill Elementary is listed in CLOQUET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Churchill Elementary
Churchill Elementary is a public elementary school in Cloquet, MN, part of Cloquet Public School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Churchill Elementary
What grades does Churchill Elementary serve?
Churchill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Churchill Elementary?
Churchill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Churchill Elementary rank in MN?
Churchill Elementary ranks #372 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Churchill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Churchill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Churchill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Churchill Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Churchill Elementary a charter school?
No, Churchill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Churchill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Churchill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Churchill Elementary?
44.1% of students at Churchill 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carlton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (218) 879-3308
- Area population (ZIP 55720)
- 17,480
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 55720; 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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