Floodwood Elementary

Floodwood Elementary serves 90 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in this small St. Louis County community. With just 8 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an intimate 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention and strong teacher-student relationships.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 87th percentile statewide at #271 out of 2,027 Minnesota elementary schools. Students show particular strength in English Language Arts and reading, with 64% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics performance shows room for growth, with 44% of students meeting proficiency standards.

Floodwood Elementary draws from a working-class community where the median household income is $56,827 and median home values average $133,700. About 11% of local families experience poverty, while 12% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The ZIP code area has a population of 1,251 residents.

This small public school operates in Minnesota's remote rural landscape, providing education in a tight-knit community setting where students benefit from individualized attention and the close connections that characterize small-town schools.

With an enrollment of 90 students, Floodwood Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Floodwood Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.