Excellent
#66 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 3% in state
Luverne Elementary
Elementary School · Luverne Public School District · Luverne, MN
An elementary school in Luverne, MN where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
709 N KNISS, Luverne, MN 56156
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luverne Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Luverne 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,234
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56156; 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.
Luverne Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luverne Elementary is listed in LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luverne Elementary
Luverne Elementary is a public elementary school in Luverne, MN, part of Luverne Public School District, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luverne Elementary
What grades does Luverne Elementary serve?
Luverne Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Luverne Elementary?
Luverne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luverne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luverne Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luverne Elementary rank in MN?
Luverne Elementary ranks #66 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Luverne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Luverne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Luverne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luverne Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Luverne Elementary a charter school?
No, Luverne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luverne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Luverne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luverne Elementary?
41.3% of students at Luverne 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
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (507) 283-4497
- Area population (ZIP 56156)
- 6,398
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 56156; 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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