Excellent
#167 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 8% in state
Otsego Elementary
Elementary School · Elk River Public School District · Otsego, MN
An Elk River Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8125 NE RIVER RD, Otsego, MN 55330
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otsego Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Otsego Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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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
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Parker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #2 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otsego Elementary is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otsego Elementary
Otsego Elementary is a public elementary school in Otsego, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otsego Elementary
What grades does Otsego Elementary serve?
Otsego Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Otsego Elementary?
Otsego Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otsego Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Otsego Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otsego Elementary rank in MN?
Otsego Elementary ranks #167 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Otsego Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Otsego Elementary 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 Otsego Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otsego Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Otsego Elementary a charter school?
No, Otsego Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otsego Elementary a Title I school?
No, Otsego Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otsego Elementary?
22.0% of students at Otsego 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (763) 241-3494
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55330; 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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