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#757 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 38% in state
Heart of the Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Perham-dent Public School District · Perham, MN
A Perham-dent Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
810 2ND AVE SW, Perham, MN 56573
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heart of the Lake Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heart of the 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perham), 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
$68,080
Median home value
$256,900
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Henrys Area SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Perham-dent Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heart of the Lake Elementary is listed in PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heart of the Lake Elementary
Heart of the Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Perham, MN, part of Perham-dent Public School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heart of the Lake Elementary
What grades does Heart of the Lake Elementary serve?
Heart of the Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Heart of the Lake Elementary?
Heart of the Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart of the Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heart of the Lake Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heart of the Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Heart of the Lake Elementary ranks #757 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Heart of the Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heart of the Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Heart of the Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heart of the Lake Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heart of the Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Heart of the Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heart of the Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Heart of the Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heart of the Lake Elementary?
41.9% of students at Heart of the 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (218) 346-5437
- Area population (ZIP 56573)
- 6,868
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 56573; 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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