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#738 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Oak Crest Elementary
Elementary School · Belle Plaine Public School District · Belle Plaine, MN
A Belle Plaine Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 WEST COMMERCE DR, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Crest Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Crest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belle Plaine), 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
$99,628
Median home value
$296,400
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Prairie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Belle Plaine Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Crest Elementary is listed in BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Crest Elementary
Oak Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN, part of Belle Plaine Public School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Crest Elementary
What grades does Oak Crest Elementary serve?
Oak Crest Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Oak Crest Elementary?
Oak Crest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Crest Elementary rank in MN?
Oak Crest Elementary ranks #738 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Oak Crest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Crest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Oak Crest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Crest Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Crest Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Crest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Crest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Crest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Crest Elementary?
30.5% of students at Oak Crest 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (952) 873-2402
- Area population (ZIP 56011)
- 9,672
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 56011; 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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