Excellent
#55 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 3% in state
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
Elementary School · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools · Prior Lake, MN
A Prior Lake-savage Area Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5061 MINNESOTA ST SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 30 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prior Lake), 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
$140,835
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Westwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Prior Lake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prior Lake-savage Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is listed in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is a public elementary school in Prior Lake, MN, part of Prior Lake-savage Area Schools, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
What grades does La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood serve?
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
The student-teacher ratio at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood rank in MN?
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood ranks #55 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood's MySchoolScout rating?
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood a charter school?
No, La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood a Title I school?
No, La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
11.7% of students at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (952) 226-0900
- Area population (ZIP 55372)
- 34,617
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 55372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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