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Ellsworth Elementary

Q: Is Ellsworth Elementary a good school?

Ellsworth Elementary ranks 255 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

255^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Ellsworth Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ellsworth, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Ellsworth Public School District, which is ranked 101 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in both Math and Reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments over the past several years. In 2024-2025, the school's Math proficiency for all grades was 60%, compared to the state average of 45.21%, and its Reading proficiency was 57.78%, compared to the state average of 49.59%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade Math, where it has consistently outperformed the state and district averages. Additionally, Ellsworth Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 8.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary, Luverne Elementary, and Adrian Elementary, Ellsworth Elementary has a smaller student population but a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. While the nearby schools have larger student populations and, in some cases, higher overall academic performance, Ellsworth Elementary stands out as a strong performer within its local context.

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,717

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129-0008

(507) 967-2151

District: Ellsworth Public School District

Students who attend Ellsworth Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ellsworth Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2018 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (59% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 71st (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2018)

✓Above the Minnesota median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg51%

Minnesota avg47%

255^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 446Ellsworth Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	255 of 872	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	298 of 881	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	412 of 845	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	320 of 858	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	480 of 869	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.1	251 of 870	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	36.2	618 of 847	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.0	452 of 853	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.0	435 of 848	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	73.7	205 of 840	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	35.5	620 of 826	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	54.3	450 of 824	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.1	478 of 820	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	70.7	217 of 814	73.3%	★★★★☆
2010	73.3	171 of 803	78.7%	★★★★☆
2008	35.1	630 of 781	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	53.7	436 of 777	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.7	558 of 756	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	79.0	84 of 685	87.7%	★★★★☆
2004	36.7	515 of 676	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	75.2	126 of 674	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2021	62.5	308 of 783	60.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	52.8	346 of 714	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	434 of 712	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.8	322 of 725	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.9	543 of 710	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)61st percentile+16 vs school

White (2025)52nd percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Math60%+15 vs state

Reading58%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Ellsworth Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Ellsworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	513 S Broadway St	Ellsworth	56129	Nobles County	Ellsworth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 967-2151	76	7	10.7	46.1%	68 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	71.2	255^th of 872 public elementary schools	70.8%		66.1	298^th of 881 public elementary schools	66.2%	43	80.0	69.2	36.4	60.0	53.3	76.9	45.5	57.8	$13,717
Adrian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Oklahoma Ave	Adrian	56110	Nobles County	Adrian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 483-2225	295	22	13.3	36.6%	248 (84.1%)	4 (1.4%)	31 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	72.3	239^th of 872 public elementary schools	72.6%		67.4	286^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.5%	47	76.9	86.4	55.8	73.0	41.0	54.6	55.8	50.8	$11,938
Luverne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	709 N Kniss Ave	Luverne	56156	Rock County	Luverne Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 283-4497	515	46	11.1	36.7%	406 (78.8%)	6 (1.2%)	68 (13.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	27 (5.2%)	73.2	227^th of 872 public elementary schools	74.0%		83.7	105^th of 881 public elementary schools	88.1%	122	63.5	73.3	51.1	62.3	54.1	59.3	59.8	57.9	$11,948
Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 S 4th St	Beaver Creek	56116	Rock County	Hills-Beaver Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 673-2541	153	12	12.8	22.9%	136 (88.9%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	6 (3.9%)	4 (2.6%)	72.2	240^th of 872 public elementary schools	72.5%		66.8	290^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.1%	50	84.6	75.0	45.5	66.7	69.2	42.9	57.6	56.3	$11,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth Elementary

How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 76 students attended Ellsworth Elementary.

What district is Ellsworth Elementary in?

Ellsworth Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth Elementary?

Students at Ellsworth Elementary are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Ellsworth Elementary a good school?

Ellsworth Elementary ranks 255^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ellsworth Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ellsworth Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ellsworth Secondary

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