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Neveln Elementary

Elementary School · Austin Public School District · Austin, MN

An Austin Public School District elementary school serving grades 1st – 4th.

1918 E OAKLAND AVE, Austin, MN 55912

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$15,309
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Neveln Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

71.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Neveln 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,804/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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

$68,205

Median home value

$161,800

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Dominion AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.0 mi1Compare →
New Dominion SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6private2–111.0 mi70Compare →
Austin Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–121.7 mi40Compare →
Pacelli Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.8 mi246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Austin Public School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$15,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Neveln Elementary is listed in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neveln Elementary

Neveln Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, MN, part of Austin Public School District, serving approximately 352 students in grades 1st-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,911 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neveln Elementary

What grades does Neveln Elementary serve?

Neveln Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.

How many students attend Neveln Elementary?

Neveln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neveln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Neveln Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neveln Elementary rank in MN?

Neveln Elementary ranks #1,911 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Neveln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Neveln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Neveln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neveln Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Neveln Elementary a charter school?

No, Neveln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Neveln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Neveln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neveln Elementary?

71.3% of students at Neveln 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
1st – 4th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mower County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 55912)
29,438
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
37.4
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 55912; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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