Very Good
#379 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 19% in state
Eagle Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Mankato Public School District · Eagle Lake, MN
A Mankato Public School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 129, Eagle Lake, MN 56024
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eagle Lake Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Eagle Lake 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low146/100K
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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
$96,667
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Loyola Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Bridges Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 250 | 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.
Mankato Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #4 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eagle Lake Elementary is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eagle Lake Elementary
Eagle Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagle Lake, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eagle Lake Elementary
What grades does Eagle Lake Elementary serve?
Eagle Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eagle Lake Elementary?
Eagle Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Lake Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eagle Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Eagle Lake Elementary ranks #379 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Eagle Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Lake Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eagle Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Eagle Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eagle Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eagle Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Lake Elementary?
33.8% of students at Eagle Lake 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (507) 207-3530
- Area population (ZIP 56024)
- 3,595
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 56024; 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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