Willow River Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 8142 Pine St
       Willow River, MN  55795-0066


(218) 372-3131

District: Willow River Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,165 Help


Students who attend Willow River Elementary usually attend:

High:    Willow River Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Willow River Elementary ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (3.2%), American Indian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow River Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow River Elementary is $12,165.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow River Elementary 318th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Willow River Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Willow River Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow River Public School District 285th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.22 372nd 674 44.8%
2004 47.83 422nd 676 37.6%
2005 31.93 558th 685 18.5%
2006 48.61 477th 756 36.9%
2007 37.92 618th 777 20.5%
2008 35.88 621st 781 20.5%
2009 42.36 312th 434 28.1%
2010 57.73 418th 803 47.9%
2011 48.77 523rd 814 35.7%
2012 57.00 442nd 820 46.1%
2013 47.51 518th 824 37.1%
2014 39.49 593rd 826 28.2%
2015 50.18 511th 840 39.2%
2016 56.37 447th 848 47.3%
2017 70.06 263rd 853 69.2%
2018 59.40 390th 847 54.0%
2019 75.10 188th 870 78.4%
2021 46.27 555th 869 36.1%
2022 44.34 547th 858 36.2%
2023 63.98 319th 845 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.46 375th 417 10.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 243rd 728 66.6%
2019 92.81 11th 740 98.5%
2021 68.73 176th 683 74.2%
2022 52.68 323rd 663 51.3%
2023 77.82 112th 774 85.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.21 262nd 774 66.1%
2019 80.46 101st 787 87.2%
2021 52.15 434th 783 44.6%
2022 42.47 521st 799 34.8%
2023 56.27 379th 787 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 487th 779 37.5%
2019 64.35 312th 798 60.9%
2021 29.44 601st 784 23.3%
2022 38.83 566th 808 30.0%
2023 66.03 274th 799 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at Willow River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.92 472nd 712 33.7%
2019 59.93 279th 722 61.4%
2021 23.48 629th 710 11.4%
2022 22.86 634th 725 12.6%
2023 37.45 485th 712 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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Enrollment information for Willow River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 2 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 266 2 4 0 7 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 273 2 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 282
1991 276 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 280 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 295 2 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 278 2 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 250 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 250 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 232 1 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 244
1998 223 1 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 233
1999 247 2 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 227 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 233 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 244 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 244 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 233 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 233 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 218 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 227 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 227 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2010 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 237 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 245
2012 239 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 248
2013 241 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 250
2014 237 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 244
2015 238 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 247
2016 227 0 0 1 4 0 8 0 240
2017 223 0 0 2 3 0 5 0 233
2018 212 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 223
2019 203 0 0 2 2 0 9 0 216
2020 231 0 1 4 1 0 9 0 246
2021 215 0 0 5 1 0 6 0 227
2022 202 0 0 7 5 0 4 0 218
2023 196 3 0 6 6 0 7 0 218

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 Willow River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 14.4 19.4 26.8
1989 279 15.0 18.6 29
1990 282 15.3 18.4 24.5
1991 283 15.4 18.3 30
1992 287 16.1 17.8 23.3
1993 304 16.7 18.2 32.9
1994 290 19.5 14.9 34.1
1995 254 16.7 15.2 30.7
1996 254 16.7 15.2 30.7
1997 244 15.9 15.3 34
1998 233 n/a 0.0 36.9
1999 258 15.6 16.5 39.9
2000 234 18.5 12.6 53
2001 240 18.5 13.0 53.8
2002 249 19.5 12.8 54.2
2003 249 19.5 12.8 54.2
2004 235 18.8 12.5 48.5
2005 235 16.5 14.2 54
2006 219 17.5 12.5 55.7
2007 231 16.5 14.0 44.2
2008 230 16.1 14.3 47.8
2009 229 16.4 14.0 51.5
2010 230 17.2 13.3 46.5
2011 245 17.4 14.0 37.6
2012 248 16.5 14.9 41.1
2013 250 18.5 13.4 43.2
2014 244 18.6 13.0 41
2015 247 19.0 13.0 40.5
2016 240 19.0 12.6 36.7
2017 233 19.1 12.1 41.6
2018 223 18.8 11.8 39
2019 216 16.8 12.8 42.6
2020 246 17.0 14.4 42.3
2021 227 17.2 13.1 36.6
2022 218 17.6 12.3 35.3
2023 218 19.9 10.9 46.3

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 Willow River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 14.4 19.4 26.8
1989 279 15.0 18.6 29
1990 282 15.3 18.4 24.5
1991 283 15.4 18.3 30
1992 287 16.1 17.8 23.3
1993 304 16.7 18.2 32.9
1994 290 19.5 14.9 34.1
1995 254 16.7 15.2 30.7
1996 254 16.7 15.2 30.7
1997 244 15.9 15.3 34
1998 233 n/a 0.0 36.9
1999 258 15.6 16.5 39.9
2000 234 18.5 12.6 53
2001 240 18.5 13.0 53.8
2002 249 19.5 12.8 54.2
2003 249 19.5 12.8 54.2
2004 235 18.8 12.5 48.5
2005 235 16.5 14.2 54
2006 219 17.5 12.5 55.7
2007 231 16.5 14.0 44.2
2008 230 16.1 14.3 47.8
2009 229 16.4 14.0 51.5
2010 230 17.2 13.3 46.5
2011 245 17.4 14.0 37.6
2012 248 16.5 14.9 41.1
2013 250 18.5 13.4 43.2
2014 244 18.6 13.0 41
2015 247 19.0 13.0 40.5
2016 240 19.0 12.6 36.7
2017 233 19.1 12.1 41.6
2018 223 18.8 11.8 39
2019 216 16.8 12.8 42.6
2020 246 17.0 14.4 42.3
2021 227 17.2 13.1 36.6
2022 218 17.6 12.3 35.3
2023 218 19.9 10.9 46.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow River Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,165

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow River 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 188th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 319th of 845 Elementary schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willow River Elementary)8079.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Willow River Public School District)8079.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Willow River Elementary)62.961.8
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Willow River Public School District)62.961.8
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Willow River Elementary)8059.4
 20.6%
   4th Grade Math (Willow River Public School District)8059.4
 20.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Willow River Elementary)74.350
 24.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Willow River Public School District)74.350
 24.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Willow River Elementary)66.733.3
 33.3%
   5th Grade Math (Willow River Public School District)66.733.3
 33.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Willow River Elementary)77.869.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Willow River Public School District)77.869.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Willow River Elementary)7559.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade Science (Willow River Public School District)7559.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Willow River Elementary)30.829.4
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Willow River Public School District)30.829.4
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Willow River Elementary)6450
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Willow River Public School District)6450
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students216218
 0.9%
African American03
American Indian26
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White203196
 3.4%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%46.3%
 3.7%


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Willow River Elementary ranks 318th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Willow River Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Willow River Secondary

Students at Willow River Elementary are 90% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Willow River Elementary.


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