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Paynesville Area Elementary
Elementary School · Paynesville Area Schools · Paynesville, MN
An elementary school in Paynesville, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
205 W MILL ST, Paynesville, MN 56362
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paynesville Area Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paynesville Area 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average306/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paynesville), 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
$81,536
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Paynesville Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paynesville Area Elementary is listed in Paynesville Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paynesville Area Elementary
Paynesville Area Elementary is a public elementary school in Paynesville, MN, part of Paynesville Area Schools, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paynesville Area Elementary
What grades does Paynesville Area Elementary serve?
Paynesville Area Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paynesville Area Elementary?
Paynesville Area Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paynesville Area Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paynesville Area Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paynesville Area Elementary rank in MN?
Paynesville Area Elementary ranks #1,396 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Paynesville Area Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paynesville Area Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Paynesville Area Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paynesville Area Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paynesville Area Elementary a charter school?
No, Paynesville Area Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paynesville Area Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paynesville Area Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paynesville Area Elementary?
29.1% of students at Paynesville Area 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (320) 243-3725
- Area population (ZIP 56362)
- 5,560
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
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 56362; 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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