Very Good
#265 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 13% in state
Based on limited data
Maccray Elementary
Elementary School · MACCRAY School District
711 WOLVERINE DR, Clara City, MN 56222
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#265 of 1,992
In Clara City
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
MACCRAY School District
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Maccray Elementary
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About Maccray Elementary
Maccray Elementary is a public elementary school in Clara City, MN, part of MACCRAY School District. Maccray Elementary serves approximately 356 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Maccray Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Maccray Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Maccray Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Maccray Elementary Compares
See how Maccray Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
711 WOLVERINE DR, Clara City, MN 56222
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Maccray Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sanford Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 16.4 miles away, in nearby Montevideo), which scores notably higher. Another option is BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 13.1 miles away, in nearby Granite Falls), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MURDOCK ELEMENTARY (rated 6.8/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Murdock), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Clara City, see our Clara City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MACCRAY Secondary Clara City | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| CENTRAL MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Prinsburg | 9.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Yellow Medicine East Secondary Granite Falls | 13.1 mi | 6.5 |
| BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Granite Falls | 13.1 mi | 8.7 |
| RENVILLE COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH Renville | 14.1 mi | 7.0 |
| RENVILLE COUNTY WEST ELEMENTARY Renville | 14.1 mi | 5.4 |
| KERKHOVEN SECONDARY Kerkhoven | 16.6 mi | 4.8 |
| MURDOCK ELEMENTARY Murdock | 18.6 mi | 6.8 |
| SWWC ELC - Montevideo Montevideo | 15.7 mi | — |
| MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE Montevideo | 16.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center Montevideo | 16.1 mi | — |
| MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH Montevideo | 16.3 mi | 7.0 |
| MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased Montevideo | 16.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Sanford Elementary School Montevideo | 16.4 mi | 9.2 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY Willmar | 18.1 mi | 5.9 |
| E.C.H.O. Secondary Echo | 23.5 mi | 4.3 |
| E.C.H.O. Elementary Echo | 23.5 mi | 6.4 |
| RAMSEY ELEMENTARY Montevideo | 16.9 mi | 6.8 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Willmar | 18.5 mi | 7.8 |
| JEFFERSON LEARNING CENTER Willmar | 18.9 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56222 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,389
Median Home Value
$151,500
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Population
2,012
College Educated
16.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Avg Commute
16.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
36.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| KENWOOD ELEMENTARY Minneapolis, MN | 7.8 |
| PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE PK-3 Plainview, MN | 7.8 |
| ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Saint Paul, MN | 7.8 |
| Xinxing Academy Hopkins, MN | 7.8 |
| ALBANY ELEMENTARY Albany, MN | 7.7 |
| Ada-Borup-West Elementary Ada, MN | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maccray Elementary
What grades does Maccray Elementary serve?
Maccray Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maccray Elementary?
Maccray Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maccray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maccray Elementary is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maccray Elementary rank in MN?
Maccray Elementary ranks #265 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Maccray Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Maccray Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Maccray Elementary a charter school?
No, Maccray Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maccray Elementary a Title I school?
No, Maccray Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maccray Elementary?
48.6% of students at Maccray 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (320) 847-2154
Resources & Links
District
MACCRAY School District- District Enrollment
- 758
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,249
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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