Excellent
#174 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 9% in state
Mora Elementary School
Elementary School · Mora Public School District · Mora, MN
An elementary school in Mora, MN where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 9TH ST N, Mora, MN 55051
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mora Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mora Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated818/100K
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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
$71,232
Median home value
$220,000
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Mora Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mora Elementary School is listed in MORA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mora Elementary School
Mora Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mora, MN, part of Mora Public School District, serving approximately 851 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mora Elementary School
What grades does Mora Elementary School serve?
Mora Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mora Elementary School?
Mora Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mora Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mora Elementary School rank in MN?
Mora Elementary School ranks #174 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mora Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mora Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mora Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mora Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mora Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mora Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mora Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mora Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mora Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Mora Elementary School 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
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kanabec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (320) 679-6200
- Area population (ZIP 55051)
- 9,927
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 55051; 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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