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#1182 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lakeland Elementary School
Elementary School · Willmar Public School District · Willmar, MN
A Willmar Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 LAKELAND DRIVE SE, Willmar, MN 56201
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeland Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeland Elementary School 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willmar), 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
$68,054
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$832/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 1.9 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 229 | Compare → |
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.
Willmar Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeland Elementary School is listed in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeland Elementary School
Lakeland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Willmar, MN, part of Willmar Public School District, serving approximately 578 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeland Elementary School
What grades does Lakeland Elementary School serve?
Lakeland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeland Elementary School rank in MN?
Lakeland Elementary School ranks #1,182 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lakeland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lakeland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Lakeland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lakeland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lakeland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Lakeland Elementary School 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
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (320) 263-5020
- Area population (ZIP 56201)
- 24,860
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 56201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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