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#942 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 47% in state
South Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Carlton Public School District · Carlton, MN
A Carlton Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 620, Carlton, MN 55718
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Terrace Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Terrace 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average318/100K
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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
$98,448
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nla-carltonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Wrenshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Northern Lights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 12 | 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.
Carlton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Terrace Elementary is listed in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Terrace Elementary
South Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlton, MN, part of Carlton Public School District, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Terrace Elementary
What grades does South Terrace Elementary serve?
South Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Terrace Elementary?
South Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Terrace Elementary rank in MN?
South Terrace Elementary ranks #942 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is South Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 South Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Terrace Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, South Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Terrace Elementary?
44.8% of students at South Terrace 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carlton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (218) 384-4225
- Area population (ZIP 55718)
- 3,068
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 55718; 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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