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#699 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 35% in state
Ramsey Elementary
Elementary School · Montevideo Public School District · Montevideo, MN
A Montevideo Public School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 HAMILTON AVE, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ramsey Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ramsey 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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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
$72,564
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56265; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 1–4 | 1.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - MontevideoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 26 | 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.
Montevideo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ramsey Elementary is listed in MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ramsey Elementary
Ramsey Elementary is a public elementary school in Montevideo, MN, part of Montevideo Public School District, serving approximately 282 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ramsey Elementary
What grades does Ramsey Elementary serve?
Ramsey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Ramsey Elementary?
Ramsey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ramsey Elementary rank in MN?
Ramsey Elementary ranks #699 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ramsey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramsey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ramsey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramsey Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Ramsey Elementary a charter school?
No, Ramsey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramsey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ramsey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramsey Elementary?
64.9% of students at Ramsey 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (320) 269-6584
- Area population (ZIP 56265)
- 7,433
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 56265; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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