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#881 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 44% in state
Red Lake County Central Elementary
Elementary School · Red Lake County Central Public Sch · Plummer, MN
A Red Lake County Central Public Sch elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO BOX 7, Plummer, MN 56748
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Lake County Central Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Lake County Central 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,250
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rlcc Elementary at OkleeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 8 | 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.
Red Lake County Central Public Sch
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Lake County Central Elementary is listed in RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Lake County Central Elementary
Red Lake County Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Plummer, MN, part of Red Lake County Central Public Sch, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Lake County Central Elementary
What grades does Red Lake County Central Elementary serve?
Red Lake County Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Red Lake County Central Elementary?
Red Lake County Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake County Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake County Central Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Lake County Central Elementary rank in MN?
Red Lake County Central Elementary ranks #881 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Red Lake County Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Lake County Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Red Lake County Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Lake County Central Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Red Lake County Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Lake County Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Lake County Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Lake County Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Lake County Central Elementary?
46.2% of students at Red Lake County Central 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Red Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (218) 465-4222
- Area population (ZIP 56748)
- 664
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 56748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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