Elementary Schools in Great Expectations


Summary:

Great Expectations, Minnesota is home to a single public charter elementary school serving grades K-8, the Great Expectations Elementary School. With a total enrollment of 120 students, the school is ranked 81 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Great Expectations Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in the lower grade levels. The school's proficiency rates on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments exceed the state averages, with 69.23% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 57.93%, and 71.43% of 4th and 5th graders proficient or better in Reading compared to the state averages of 46.29% and 57.09%, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1, which likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to students.

While the school's overall performance is impressive, there are some areas for potential improvement. The lower proficiency rates in 5th and 8th grade Math, at 7.14% and 20% respectively in 2024-2025, may indicate equity concerns or challenges in supporting student learning at the upper grade levels. Nevertheless, Great Expectations Elementary School remains a standout institution, providing a high-quality education to its students and outperforming the state averages across multiple academic measures.

District Detail

 550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604-0310

 (218) 387-9322

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 446 Minnesota districts

See the 2025 Minnesota District rankings!
Grades served: K-8
Students: 113

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
?







Districts nearby

See the top MN Minnesota districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
u-SD2L2_27_00339____2_2_010000000__ retrieved from Database in 78 milliseconds.