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#1463 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lake of the Woods Elementary
Elementary School · Lake of the Woods School District · Baudette, MN
An elementary school in Baudette, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 310, Baudette, MN 56623
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake of the Woods Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake of the Woods 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,000
Median home value
$227,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56623; 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.
Lake of the Woods School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake of the Woods Elementary is listed in LAKE OF THE WOODS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake of the Woods Elementary
Lake of the Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Baudette, MN, part of Lake of the Woods School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,463 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake of the Woods Elementary
What grades does Lake of the Woods Elementary serve?
Lake of the Woods Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake of the Woods Elementary?
Lake of the Woods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake of the Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake of the Woods Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake of the Woods Elementary rank in MN?
Lake of the Woods Elementary ranks #1,463 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lake of the Woods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake of the Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Lake of the Woods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake of the Woods Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake of the Woods Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake of the Woods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake of the Woods Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake of the Woods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake of the Woods Elementary?
49.6% of students at Lake of the Woods 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (218) 634-2510
- Area population (ZIP 56623)
- 2,684
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.9
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 56623; 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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