Is Lake Benton Elementary a good school?

Lake Benton Elementary ranks 234 th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Benton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Lake Benton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Benton Elementary?

Students at Lake Benton Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

Lake Benton Elementary School in Lake Benton MN

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Lake Benton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Benton Elementary 234^th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lake Benton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lake Benton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Benton Public School District 91^st of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	18.69	597^th	674	11.4%
2004	64.44	247^th	676	63.5%
2006	51.10	451^st	756	40.3%
2007	63.01	295^th	777	62.0%
2008	33.31	638^th	781	18.3%
2009	72.21	107^th	434	75.3%
2010	76.25	123^rd	803	84.7%
2011	60.76	379^th	814	53.4%
2012	78.12	117^th	820	85.7%
2013	55.60	435^th	824	47.2%
2014	55.60	433^rd	826	47.6%
2015	58.09	419^th	840	50.1%
2016	64.82	322^nd	848	62.0%
2017	68.09	296^th	853	65.3%
2018	75.36	183^rd	847	78.4%
2019	79.07	149^th	870	82.9%
2021	72.95	219^th	869	74.8%
2022	78.79	154^th	858	82.1%
2023	71.59	234^th	845	72.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.54	7^th	683	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.38	178^th	787	77.4%
2021	67.10	256^th	783	67.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.73	138^th	779	82.3%
2019	83.06	84^th	798	89.5%
2021	71.70	199^th	784	74.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.32	244^th	712	65.7%
2019	71.42	174^th	722	75.9%
2021	57.33	284^th	710	60.0%
2022	64.76	228^th	725	68.6%
2023	49.75	368^th	712	48.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Benton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	147	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1989	158	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1990	165	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	152	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1992	152	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1993	162	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1994	149	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1995	152	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1996	152	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1997	147	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	150
1998	141	0	3	n/a	n/a	4	148
1999	125	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2000	110	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2001	101	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2002	95	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2003	95	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2004	109	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2005	91	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2006	103	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
2007	104	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2008	101	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2009	99	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	100
2010	89	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	93
2011	97	0	3	0	4	0	104
2012	95	0	3	0	3	0	101
2013	95	0	3	0	7	0	105
2014	103	0	3	0	7	0	113
2015	115	0	8	0	6	0	129
2016	120	0	6	0	7	0	133
2017	123	0	6	0	7	0	136
2018	131	0	5	0	4	0	140
2019	136	0	6	0	2	0	144
2020	131	0	7	0	2	0	140
2021	128	0	8	0	1	0	137
2022	113	0	4	0	2	0	119
2023	111	0	4	0	1	0	116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Benton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	147	10.3	14.2	35.4
1989	158	9.6	16.4	27.8
1990	165	10.2	16.1	29.1
1991	152	10.6	14.3	28.9
1992	152	10.4	14.6	27
1993	162	9.1	17.8	27.8
1994	149	11.1	13.4	25.5
1995	152	9.9	15.4	28.3
1996	152	9.9	15.4	28.3
1997	150	8.9	16.9	27.3
1998	148	n/a	0.0	23.6
1999	125	11.2	11.2	24.8
2000	110	9.6	11.5	54.5
2001	101	8.1	12.5	50.5
2002	97	6.1	15.9	61.9
2003	97	6.1	15.9	61.9
2004	112	7.2	15.6	48.2
2005	91	8.6	10.6	58.2
2006	104	9.1	11.4	59.6
2007	105	9.6	10.9	60
2008	103	9.3	11.1	37.9
2009	100	10.9	9.2	48
2010	93	10.9	8.4	52.7
2011	104	10.5	9.8	49
2012	101	11.5	8.7	43.6
2013	105	11.9	8.8	39
2014	113	10.9	10.3	38.9
2015	129	11.0	11.7	39.5
2016	133	12.0	11.0	33.1
2017	136	12.1	11.2	35.3
2018	140	12.3	11.3	35
2019	144	12.2	11.8	33.3
2020	140	12.2	11.4	32.9
2021	137	11.9	11.4	32.8
2022	119	12.1	9.7	29.4
2023	116	12.1	9.5	41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Benton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	147	10.3	14.2	35.4
1989	158	9.6	16.4	27.8
1990	165	10.2	16.1	29.1
1991	152	10.6	14.3	28.9
1992	152	10.4	14.6	27
1993	162	9.1	17.8	27.8
1994	149	11.1	13.4	25.5
1995	152	9.9	15.4	28.3
1996	152	9.9	15.4	28.3
1997	150	8.9	16.9	27.3
1998	148	n/a	0.0	23.6
1999	125	11.2	11.2	24.8
2000	110	9.6	11.5	54.5
2001	101	8.1	12.5	50.5
2002	97	6.1	15.9	61.9
2003	97	6.1	15.9	61.9
2004	112	7.2	15.6	48.2
2005	91	8.6	10.6	58.2
2006	104	9.1	11.4	59.6
2007	105	9.6	10.9	60
2008	103	9.3	11.1	37.9
2009	100	10.9	9.2	48
2010	93	10.9	8.4	52.7
2011	104	10.5	9.8	49
2012	101	11.5	8.7	43.6
2013	105	11.9	8.8	39
2014	113	10.9	10.3	38.9
2015	129	11.0	11.7	39.5
2016	133	12.0	11.0	33.1
2017	136	12.1	11.2	35.3
2018	140	12.3	11.3	35
2019	144	12.2	11.8	33.3
2020	140	12.2	11.4	32.9
2021	137	11.9	11.4	32.8
2022	119	12.1	9.7	29.4
2023	116	12.1	9.5	41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Benton Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,899

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Benton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 149^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 234^th of 845 Elementary schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)	52.4	62.5	10.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)	52.4	62.5	10.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)	61.9	50	11.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)	61.9	50	11.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)	90	53.9	36.2%
4th Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)	90	53.9	36.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)	75	69.2	5.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)	75	69.2	5.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)	63.6	61.5	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)	63.6	61.5	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)	86.4	53.9	32.5%
5th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)	86.4	53.9	32.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Lake Benton Elementary)	68.2	53.9	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Lake Benton Public School District)	68.2	53.9	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)	68.4	75	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)	68.4	75	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)	89.5	62.5	27%
6th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)	89.5	62.5	27%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	116	19.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	111	18.4%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	41.4%	8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCA-III Math (2023)					MCA-III Reading (2023)					MCA-III Science (2023)		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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Lake Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 Garfield St	Lake Benton	56149	Lincoln County	Lake Benton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 368-4241	116	12	9.5	41.4%	111 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	71.6	234^th of 843 public elementary schools	72.2%		78.8	154^th of 858 public elementary schools	82.1%	80	62.5	53.9	61.5	75.0	63.8	50.0	69.2	53.9	62.5	58.6	53.9	53.9	$11,899
Heartland Elementary	Public	K-8	2171 100th Ave	Lake Benton	56149	Pipestone County	Pipestone Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 368-3250	12	2	5.1	75.0%	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$14,174
Rtr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 County Highway 8	Tyler	56178	Lincoln County	Rtr Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 247-5913	261	25	10.2	42.9%	242 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	61.8	349^th of 843 public elementary schools	58.6%		50.8	495^th of 858 public elementary schools	42.3%	146	65.9	50.0	52.2		55.9	52.5	40.0	56.5		50.0	65.2	65.2	$11,852
Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe	Public	PK, KG-6	421 N Rebecca	Ivanhoe	56142	Lincoln County	Ivanhoe Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 694-1540	73	7	10.5	20.5%	69 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	72.6	227^th of 843 public elementary schools	73.1%		84.7	91^st of 858 public elementary schools	89.4%	136	72.7			81.8	65.0	36.4			63.6	56.4			$11,546
Pipestone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 7th Street SW	Pipestone	56164	Pipestone County	Pipestone Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 562-6200	519	42	12.4	53.6%	350 (67.4%)	16 (3.1%)	119 (22.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	62.5	339^th of 843 public elementary schools	59.8%		65.7	316^th of 858 public elementary schools	63.2%	23	58.3	61.3	44.3		55.0	52.4	47.4	60.0		53.0	61.2	61.2	$11,769
Hendricks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 E Lincoln St	Hendricks	56136	Lincoln County	Hendricks Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 275-3115	98	8	12.9	50.0%	83 (84.7%)	3 (3.1%)	8 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	40.1	572^nd of 843 public elementary schools	32.1%		41.9	569^th of 858 public elementary schools	33.7%	3	81.8	80.0	18.8	14.3	43.1	54.6	70.0	37.5	28.6	45.1	25.0	25.0	$18,813

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Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Benton Elementary

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