Excellent
#72 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Sartell-st. Stephen School District · Sartell, MN
A Sartell-st. Stephen School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1111 27TH ST N, Sartell, MN 56377
- Math 81% proficient (2019)
- Reading 71% proficient (2019)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Ridge Early Learning Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sartell), 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
$82,583
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-stearns Education - AsdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Benton-stearns Education PioneersEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 2.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Benton-stearns Ed District EcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.9 mi | 93 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sartell-st. Stephen School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is listed in SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Sartell, MN, part of Sartell-st. Stephen School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
What grades does Oak Ridge Early Learning Center serve?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Ridge Early Learning Center rank in MN?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center ranks #72 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Oak Ridge Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ridge Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Oak Ridge Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Ridge Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
26.8% of students at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (320) 258-3693
- Area population (ZIP 56377)
- 21,008
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 56377; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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