Excellent
#101 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
Spring Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Spring Grove School District · Spring Grove, MN
An elementary school in Spring Grove, MN where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 626, Spring Grove, MN 55974
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Grove Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Grove 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 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average304/100K
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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
$60,700
Median home value
$179,300
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Spring Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Grove Elementary is listed in SPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Grove Elementary
Spring Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Spring Grove, MN, part of Spring Grove School District, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Grove Elementary
What grades does Spring Grove Elementary serve?
Spring Grove Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Spring Grove Elementary?
Spring Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Grove Elementary rank in MN?
Spring Grove Elementary ranks #101 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Spring Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Spring Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Grove Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spring Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Spring Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spring Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Grove Elementary?
37.1% of students at Spring Grove 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (507) 498-3221
- Area population (ZIP 55974)
- 1,998
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 55974; 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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