Very Good
#249 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
Cokato Elementary
Elementary School · Dassel-cokato Public Schools · Cokato, MN
A Dassel-cokato Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 5TH ST SW, Cokato, MN 55321
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cokato Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cokato Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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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
$81,250
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 314 | 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.
Dassel-cokato Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cokato Elementary is listed in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cokato Elementary
Cokato Elementary is a public elementary school in Cokato, MN, part of Dassel-cokato Public Schools, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cokato Elementary
What grades does Cokato Elementary serve?
Cokato Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Cokato Elementary?
Cokato Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cokato Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cokato Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cokato Elementary rank in MN?
Cokato Elementary ranks #249 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cokato Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cokato Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Cokato Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cokato Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cokato Elementary a charter school?
No, Cokato Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cokato Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cokato Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cokato Elementary?
36.8% of students at Cokato 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (320) 286-4100
- Area population (ZIP 55321)
- 5,592
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 55321; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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