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#1081 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lonsdale Pre K-6
Elementary School · Tri-city United School District · Lonsdale, MN
A Tri-city United School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 IDAHO ST SW, Lonsdale, MN 56046
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lonsdale Pre K-6 score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lonsdale Pre K-6 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lonsdale), 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
$58,750
Median home value
$102,500
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–8 | 5.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Le Center Pre K-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 385 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Pre K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 606 | 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.
Tri-city United School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lonsdale Pre K-6 is listed in TRI-CITY UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lonsdale Pre K-6
Lonsdale Pre K-6 is a public elementary school in Lonsdale, MN, part of Tri-city United School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lonsdale Pre K-6
What grades does Lonsdale Pre K-6 serve?
Lonsdale Pre K-6 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lonsdale Pre K-6?
Lonsdale Pre K-6 has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonsdale Pre K-6?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonsdale Pre K-6 is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lonsdale Pre K-6 rank in MN?
Lonsdale Pre K-6 ranks #1,081 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lonsdale Pre K-6's MySchoolScout rating?
Lonsdale Pre K-6 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lonsdale Pre K-6?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lonsdale Pre K-6 has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Lonsdale Pre K-6 a charter school?
No, Lonsdale Pre K-6 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lonsdale Pre K-6 a Title I school?
No, Lonsdale Pre K-6 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lonsdale Pre K-6?
29.2% of students at Lonsdale Pre K-6 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (507) 744-3900
- Area population (ZIP 56046)
- 140
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 56046; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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