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Red Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Red Lake Public School District · Red Lake, MN
An elementary school in Red Lake, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 499, Red Lake, MN 56671
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Lake Elementary score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Red Lake 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$53,750
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$468/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56671; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endazhi-nitaawigingCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Ponemah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Red Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $29,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Lake Elementary is listed in RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Lake Elementary
Red Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Red Lake, MN, part of Red Lake Public School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades 1st-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,980 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Lake Elementary
What grades does Red Lake Elementary serve?
Red Lake Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Red Lake Elementary?
Red Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Red Lake Elementary ranks #1,980 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Red Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Lake Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Red Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Lake Elementary?
85.6% of students at Red Lake 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Beltrami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.4%
- Phone
- (218) 679-3329
- Area population (ZIP 56671)
- 3,139
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 56671; 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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