Very Good
#250 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 13% in state
East Central Elementary
Elementary School · East Central School District · Finlayson, MN
An elementary school in Finlayson, MN where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
61085 STATE HIGHWAY 23, Finlayson, MN 55735
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Central Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Central 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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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
$62,125
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlayson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 58 | 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.
East Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Central Elementary is listed in EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Central Elementary
East Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Finlayson, MN, part of East Central School District, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Central Elementary
What grades does East Central Elementary serve?
East Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend East Central Elementary?
East Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Central Elementary rank in MN?
East Central Elementary ranks #250 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is East Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Central 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 East Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Central Elementary a charter school?
No, East Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Central Elementary?
55.2% of students at East Central 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (320) 245-6013
- Area population (ZIP 55735)
- 1,802
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 55735; 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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