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#971 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
Lakeside El.
Elementary School · Chisago Lakes School District · Chisago City, MN
A Chisago Lakes School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29678 KARMEL AVE., Chisago City, MN 55013
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside El. score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeside El. 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 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,898
Median home value
$366,000
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55013; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Pathway to ChangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Skillbuilding Opportunities for AcaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Taylors Falls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 347 | 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.
Chisago Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeside El. is listed in CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside El.
Lakeside El. is a public elementary school in Chisago City, MN, part of Chisago Lakes School District, serving approximately 762 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside El.
What grades does Lakeside El. serve?
Lakeside El. serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeside El.?
Lakeside El. has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside El.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside El. is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside El. rank in MN?
Lakeside El. ranks #971 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lakeside El.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside El. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lakeside El.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside El. has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeside El. a charter school?
No, Lakeside El. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside El. a Title I school?
No, Lakeside El. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside El.?
22.7% of students at Lakeside El. 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chisago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (651) 213-2300
- Area population (ZIP 55013)
- 7,030
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 55013; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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