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#876 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 44% in state
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Elementary School · North Lakes Academy · Forest Lake, MN
A charter elementary school in Forest Lake, MN where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4576 232ND ST N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Lakes Academy Elementary score 50% 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 has held near 50% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Lakes Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Lake), 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
$95,993
Median home value
$385,800
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Columbus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Lila Kinder CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Lila Lower SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 1–5 | 2.1 mi | 597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
North Lakes Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North Lakes Academy Elementary is listed in NORTH LAKES ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Lakes Academy Elementary
North Lakes Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Forest Lake, MN, part of North Lakes Academy, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Lakes Academy Elementary
What grades does North Lakes Academy Elementary serve?
North Lakes Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Elementary?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Lakes Academy Elementary rank in MN?
North Lakes Academy Elementary ranks #876 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Lakes Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North Lakes Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Lakes Academy Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is North Lakes Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, North Lakes Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Lakes Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Lakes Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Lakes Academy Elementary?
41.0% of students at North Lakes Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (651) 797-6266
- Area population (ZIP 55025)
- 25,759
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 55025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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