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#809 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 41% in state
St. Charles Elementary
Elementary School · St. Charles Public School District · Saint Charles, MN
An elementary school in Saint Charles, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
925 CHURCH AVE, Saint Charles, MN 55972
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Charles Elementary score 56% 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 10 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. Charles 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low91/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$97,500
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55972; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
St. Charles Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Charles Elementary is listed in ST. CHARLES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Charles Elementary
St. Charles Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Charles, MN, part of St. Charles Public School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Charles Elementary
What grades does St. Charles Elementary serve?
St. Charles Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St. Charles Elementary?
St. Charles Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Charles Elementary rank in MN?
St. Charles Elementary ranks #809 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Charles Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Charles Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 St. Charles Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Charles Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Charles Elementary a charter school?
No, St. Charles Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Charles Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. Charles Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Charles Elementary?
37.3% of students at St. Charles 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Winona County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (507) 932-4910
- Area population (ZIP 55972)
- 5,323
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55972; 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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