Excellent
#12 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL
Elementary School · Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial · Lake Crystal, MN
A Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 810, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Crystal), 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
$83,452
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lcwm EcseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.9 mi | 14 | 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.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL is listed in LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL is a public elementary school in Lake Crystal, MN, part of Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL
What grades does Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL serve?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL rank in MN?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL ranks #12 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL a charter school?
No, Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL a Title I school?
No, Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL?
31.0% of students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (507) 726-2320
- Area population (ZIP 56055)
- 3,868
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 56055; 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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