Excellent
#48 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Dassel Elementary
Elementary School · Dassel-cokato Public Schools · Dassel, MN
A Dassel-cokato Public Schools elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 368, Dassel, MN 55325
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dassel Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dassel 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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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
$89,122
Median home value
$288,100
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55325; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cokato ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 410 | 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
- #1 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
Dassel Elementary is listed in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dassel Elementary
Dassel Elementary is a public elementary school in Dassel, MN, part of Dassel-cokato Public Schools, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dassel Elementary
What grades does Dassel Elementary serve?
Dassel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Dassel Elementary?
Dassel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dassel Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dassel Elementary rank in MN?
Dassel Elementary ranks #48 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dassel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dassel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Dassel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dassel Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dassel Elementary a charter school?
No, Dassel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dassel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dassel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dassel Elementary?
35.4% of students at Dassel 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
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Meeker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (320) 286-4100
- Area population (ZIP 55325)
- 4,682
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 55325; 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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