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#1335 of 1,992 schools in MN
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary
Elementary School · Moorhead Area Public Schools · Moorhead, MN
A Moorhead Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1201 40TH AVE S, Moorhead, MN 56560
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S.g. Reinertsen Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where S.g. Reinertsen 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,056/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorhead), 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
$71,114
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probstfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Ellen Hopkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Eagles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 303 | 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.
Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary is listed in Moorhead Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S.g. Reinertsen Elementary
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary is a public elementary school in Moorhead, MN, part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, serving approximately 687 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,335 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S.g. Reinertsen Elementary
What grades does S.g. Reinertsen Elementary serve?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend S.g. Reinertsen Elementary?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.g. Reinertsen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S.g. Reinertsen Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S.g. Reinertsen Elementary rank in MN?
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary ranks #1,335 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is S.g. Reinertsen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
S.g. Reinertsen 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 S.g. Reinertsen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S.g. Reinertsen Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is S.g. Reinertsen Elementary a charter school?
No, S.g. Reinertsen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S.g. Reinertsen Elementary a Title I school?
No, S.g. Reinertsen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S.g. Reinertsen Elementary?
38.0% of students at S.g. Reinertsen 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (218) 284-5300
- Area population (ZIP 56560)
- 44,156
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
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 56560; 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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