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#216 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 11% in state

Delano Elementary

Elementary School · Delano Public School District · Delano, MN

An elementary school in Delano, MN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

678 TIGER DR, Delano, MN 55328

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,124
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at Delano Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

14.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Delano 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average423/100K

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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

$118,036

Median home value

$382,600

Median rent

$927/mo

College educated

42.2%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Olive Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–80.7 mi35Compare →
St Maximilian KolbePrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–61.0 mi104Compare →
Rockford Elementary Arts MagnetEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–43.7 mi589Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Delano Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delano Elementary is listed in DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delano Elementary

Delano Elementary is a public elementary school in Delano, MN, part of Delano Public School District, serving approximately 744 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delano Elementary

What grades does Delano Elementary serve?

Delano Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Delano Elementary?

Delano Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Delano Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delano Elementary rank in MN?

Delano Elementary ranks #216 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Delano Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Delano Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Delano Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delano Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Delano Elementary a charter school?

No, Delano Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Delano Elementary a Title I school?

No, Delano Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delano Elementary?

14.9% of students at Delano 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
744
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
Area population (ZIP 55328)
9,933
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
36.8
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 55328; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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