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#973 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 49% in state
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
Elementary School · Clinton-graceville-beardsley · Clinton, MN
A Clinton-graceville-beardsley elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 361, Clinton, MN 56225
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pre-k - 5th Grade Building score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% 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 72% (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
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pre-k - 5th Grade Building 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,165/100K
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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
$68,750
Median home value
$107,000
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Colony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Lismore Colony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 22 | 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.
Clinton-graceville-beardsley
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building is listed in CLINTON-GRACEVILLE-BEARDSLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building is a public elementary school in Clinton, MN, part of Clinton-graceville-beardsley, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
What grades does Pre-k - 5th Grade Building serve?
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pre-k - 5th Grade Building?
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pre-k - 5th Grade Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Pre-k - 5th Grade Building is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pre-k - 5th Grade Building rank in MN?
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building ranks #973 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pre-k - 5th Grade Building's MySchoolScout rating?
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pre-k - 5th Grade Building?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pre-k - 5th Grade Building has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pre-k - 5th Grade Building a charter school?
No, Pre-k - 5th Grade Building is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pre-k - 5th Grade Building a Title I school?
No, Pre-k - 5th Grade Building is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pre-k - 5th Grade Building?
36.2% of students at Pre-k - 5th Grade Building 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
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Stone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (320) 325-5224
- Area population (ZIP 56225)
- 733
- Area median age
- 55.1
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 56225; 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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