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Ellsworth Elementary

Elementary School · Ellsworth Public School District · Ellsworth, MN

An elementary school in Ellsworth, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO BOX 8, Ellsworth, MN 56129

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$17,808

Students at Ellsworth Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ellsworth 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low109/100K

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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

$66,667

Median home value

$118,600

Median rent

$597/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ellsworth Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ellsworth Elementary

Ellsworth Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellsworth, MN, part of Ellsworth Public School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellsworth Elementary

What grades does Ellsworth Elementary serve?

Ellsworth Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary?

Ellsworth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellsworth Elementary rank in MN?

Ellsworth Elementary ranks #1,418 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Ellsworth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellsworth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ellsworth Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellsworth Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ellsworth Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ellsworth Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

43.9% of students at Ellsworth 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
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nobles County
Area population (ZIP 56129)
780
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
43.5
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 56129; 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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