Very Good
#628 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
Elementary Lighthouse
Elementary School · Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Spring Lake Park, MN
A Spring Lake Park Public Schools elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7925 ABLE STREET NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elementary Lighthouse score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elementary Lighthouse 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,098/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spring Lake Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,985
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,308/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elementary Lighthouse is listed in SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elementary Lighthouse
Elementary Lighthouse is a public elementary school in Spring Lake Park, MN, part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades 1st-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elementary Lighthouse
What grades does Elementary Lighthouse serve?
Elementary Lighthouse serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Elementary Lighthouse?
Elementary Lighthouse has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary Lighthouse?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary Lighthouse is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elementary Lighthouse rank in MN?
Elementary Lighthouse ranks #628 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Elementary Lighthouse's MySchoolScout rating?
Elementary Lighthouse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Elementary Lighthouse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elementary Lighthouse has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Elementary Lighthouse a charter school?
No, Elementary Lighthouse is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elementary Lighthouse a Title I school?
No, Elementary Lighthouse is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elementary Lighthouse?
29.7% of students at Elementary Lighthouse 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Phone
- (763) 600-5200
- Area population (ZIP 55432)
- 32,935
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 55432; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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