Very Good
#461 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 23% in state
Isle Elementary
Elementary School · Isle Public School District · Isle, MN
An elementary school in Isle, MN where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 25, Isle, MN 56342
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Isle Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Isle Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Isle), 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
$61,313
Median home value
$233,300
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56342; 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.
Isle Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Isle Elementary is listed in ISLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Isle Elementary
Isle Elementary is a public elementary school in Isle, MN, part of Isle Public School District, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isle Elementary
What grades does Isle Elementary serve?
Isle Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Isle Elementary?
Isle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Isle Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Isle Elementary rank in MN?
Isle Elementary ranks #461 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Isle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Isle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Isle Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isle Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Isle Elementary a charter school?
No, Isle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Isle Elementary a Title I school?
No, Isle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isle Elementary?
71.3% of students at Isle 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (320) 676-3494
- Area population (ZIP 56342)
- 2,805
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 56.1
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 56342; 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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