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#1350 of 1,992 schools in MN
Sauk Centre Elementary
Elementary School · Sauk Centre Public School District · Sauk Centre, MN
An elementary school in Sauk Centre, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
903 STATE RD, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sauk Centre Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sauk Centre 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,189/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sauk Centre), 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
$71,953
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sauk Centre Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sauk Centre Elementary is listed in SAUK CENTRE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sauk Centre Elementary
Sauk Centre Elementary is a public elementary school in Sauk Centre, MN, part of Sauk Centre Public School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sauk Centre Elementary
What grades does Sauk Centre Elementary serve?
Sauk Centre Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sauk Centre Elementary?
Sauk Centre Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Elementary is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sauk Centre Elementary rank in MN?
Sauk Centre Elementary ranks #1,350 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sauk Centre Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sauk Centre Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sauk Centre Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sauk Centre Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sauk Centre Elementary a charter school?
No, Sauk Centre Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sauk Centre Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sauk Centre Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sauk Centre Elementary?
45.2% of students at Sauk Centre 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (320) 352-6521
- Area population (ZIP 56378)
- 8,433
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 56378; 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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