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#436 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 22% in state

Royalton Elementary

Elementary School · Royalton Public School District · Royalton, MN

An elementary school in Royalton, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 S HAWTHORN ST, Royalton, MN 56373

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$11,812
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Royalton Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Royalton 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,893/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royalton), 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

$91,544

Median home value

$266,700

Median rent

$842/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Royalton Public Schools Early ChildEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Royalton Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Royalton Elementary is listed in ROYALTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Royalton Elementary

Royalton Elementary is a public elementary school in Royalton, MN, part of Royalton Public School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Royalton Elementary

What grades does Royalton Elementary serve?

Royalton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Royalton Elementary?

Royalton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Royalton Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Royalton Elementary rank in MN?

Royalton Elementary ranks #436 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Royalton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Royalton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Royalton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Royalton Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Royalton Elementary a charter school?

No, Royalton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Royalton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Royalton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royalton Elementary?

34.8% of students at Royalton 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
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
Area population (ZIP 56373)
3,248
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 56373; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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