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#844 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 42% in state

Jordan Elementary

Elementary School · Jordan Public School District · Jordan, MN

An elementary school in Jordan, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

815 SUNSET DR, Jordan, MN 55352

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$12,400
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Jordan Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

34.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jordan Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average501/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jordan), 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

$112,923

Median home value

$379,700

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jordan Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified3.6PK0.0 mi40Compare →
Swmetro Level 4 ProgramsEnrollment path unverified6.3K–120.3 mi171Compare →
St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–61.1 mi111Compare →

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.

Jordan Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jordan Elementary

Jordan Elementary is a public elementary school in Jordan, MN, part of Jordan Public School District, serving approximately 624 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan Elementary

What grades does Jordan Elementary serve?

Jordan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Jordan Elementary?

Jordan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jordan Elementary rank in MN?

Jordan Elementary ranks #844 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Jordan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Jordan Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jordan Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Jordan Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

34.6% of students at Jordan 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
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 55352)
10,426
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
37.2
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 55352; 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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