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Babbitt Elementary

Summary:

Babbitt Elementary is a public elementary school in Babbitt, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school is part of the St. Louis County School District, which is ranked 314 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Babbitt Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.72%) compared to nearby schools like Mesabi East Elementary (86.71%) and Tower-Soudan Elementary (57.58%). However, the school's test scores on the MCA-III assessments are generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in math and science. Additionally, Babbitt Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.78% in 2020-2021 to 65.98% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Babbitt Elementary generally underperforms on the MCA-III assessments, with lower proficiency rates in math and science. For example, in 2023-2024, Mesabi East Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in math (39.53%) and science (51.72%) than Babbitt Elementary (37.7% and 9.09%, respectively). The combination of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, declining school ranking, and lower test scores suggests that Babbitt Elementary may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 30 South Dr
       Babbitt, MN  55706-1108

(218) 827-3101

District: St. Louis County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
601st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,195 Help


Students who attend Babbitt Elementary usually attend:

High:    Northeast Range Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
4.1%
American Indian:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Compare Details Babbitt Elementary ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Babbitt Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the St. Louis County School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.1%), American Indian (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Babbitt Elementary is 8.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the St. Louis County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Babbitt Elementary is $16,195, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the St. Louis County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Babbitt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Babbitt Elementary 601st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Babbitt Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Louis County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis County School District 314th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Babbitt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Babbitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.63 472nd 674 30.0%
2004 43.61 466th 676 31.1%
2005 55.01 378th 685 44.8%
2006 44.45 533rd 756 29.5%
2007 38.41 610th 777 21.5%
2008 28.32 660th 781 15.5%
2010 49.52 529th 803 34.1%
2011 38.41 619th 814 24.0%
2012 42.11 598th 820 27.1%
2013 35.63 622nd 824 24.5%
2014 20.00 711th 826 13.9%
2015 21.21 709th 840 15.6%
2016 15.41 742nd 848 12.5%
2017 14.90 747th 853 12.4%
2018 45.94 543rd 847 35.9%
2019 47.63 535th 870 38.5%
2021 34.86 636th 869 26.8%
2022 34.36 625th 858 27.2%
2023 32.52 615th 845 27.2%
2024 37.07 601st 881 31.8%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Babbitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.95 251st 793 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Babbitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.34 544th 798 31.8%
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Rank History for White students at Babbitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.70 549th 712 22.9%
2019 31.78 579th 722 19.8%
2021 8.25 693rd 710 2.4%
2022 15.16 681st 725 6.1%
2023 14.40 665th 712 6.6%
2024 22.03 636th 730 12.9%
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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.

Babbitt Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Babbitt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 257 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 264 1 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 264 1 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 244 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 235 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 2 244
1999 237 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2000 240 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 246 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 201 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 201 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 184 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 175 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2006 151 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 154 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2008 135 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2009 164 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2010 162 4 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 169
2011 151 5 0 2 1 0 3 0 162
2012 135 5 0 0 1 0 3 0 144
2013 135 5 0 0 5 0 2 0 147
2014 137 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 147
2015 119 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 128
2016 119 0 0 3 1 0 6 0 129
2017 104 0 0 3 7 0 4 0 118
2018 89 0 0 4 5 1 5 0 104
2019 86 0 0 3 3 1 8 0 101
2020 92 0 1 2 4 1 7 0 107
2021 80 0 2 1 2 0 7 0 92
2022 85 1 1 2 6 0 6 0 101
2023 88 0 0 4 3 0 2 0 97

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 Babbitt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 264 13.7 19.3 34.1
1995 273 18.0 15.2 41
1996 273 18.0 15.2 41
1997 252 17.0 14.8 32.5
1998 244 n/a 0.0 35.5
1999 242 20.4 11.9 32.6
2000 247 20.4 12.1 37.2
2001 251 17.6 14.3 35.1
2002 202 15.3 13.2 32.7
2003 202 15.3 13.2 32.7
2004 185 12.5 14.8 42.2
2005 177 12.0 14.8 42.4
2006 156 10.2 15.3 34.6
2007 159 8.1 19.6 36.5
2008 140 8.4 16.7 43.6
2009 170 10.9 15.6 44.7
2010 169 10.6 15.9 49.1
2011 162 10.2 15.8 43.2
2012 144 11.1 12.8 36.1
2013 147 10.2 14.2 40.8
2014 147 8.7 16.7 48.3
2015 128 10.0 12.8 40.6
2016 129 11.0 11.7 48.1
2017 118 8.5 13.8 50
2018 104 9.9 10.5 50
2019 101 11.4 8.8 40.6
2020 107 10.5 10.1 49.5
2021 92 10.6 8.6 34.8
2022 101 11.3 8.8 44.6
2023 97 10.9 8.8 66

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 Babbitt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 264 13.7 19.3 34.1
1995 273 18.0 15.2 41
1996 273 18.0 15.2 41
1997 252 17.0 14.8 32.5
1998 244 n/a 0.0 35.5
1999 242 20.4 11.9 32.6
2000 247 20.4 12.1 37.2
2001 251 17.6 14.3 35.1
2002 202 15.3 13.2 32.7
2003 202 15.3 13.2 32.7
2004 185 12.5 14.8 42.2
2005 177 12.0 14.8 42.4
2006 156 10.2 15.3 34.6
2007 159 8.1 19.6 36.5
2008 140 8.4 16.7 43.6
2009 170 10.9 15.6 44.7
2010 169 10.6 15.9 49.1
2011 162 10.2 15.8 43.2
2012 144 11.1 12.8 36.1
2013 147 10.2 14.2 40.8
2014 147 8.7 16.7 48.3
2015 128 10.0 12.8 40.6
2016 129 11.0 11.7 48.1
2017 118 8.5 13.8 50
2018 104 9.9 10.5 50
2019 101 11.4 8.8 40.6
2020 107 10.5 10.1 49.5
2021 92 10.6 8.6 34.8
2022 101 11.3 8.8 44.6
2023 97 10.9 8.8 66

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 Babbitt Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,195

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Babbitt 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 535th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 615th of 845 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Babbitt Elementary)58.344.4
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)54.842.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Babbitt Elementary)66.744.4
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)54.143.9
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Babbitt Elementary)66.723.1
 43.6%
   4th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)55.247.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.956.4
 7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Babbitt Elementary)33.323.1
 10.3%
   4th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)44.844.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.449.6
 5.8%
5th Grade Math (Babbitt Elementary)54.66.7
 47.9%
   5th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)46.329.5
 16.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Babbitt Elementary)68.240
 28.2%
   5th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)63.962.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Babbitt Elementary)44.414.3
 30.2%
   5th Grade Science (St. Louis County School District)5043.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Babbitt Elementary)4033.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)38.126.2
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Babbitt Elementary)46.753.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)62.652.7
 9.9%
   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 Students10197
 4%
African American00
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8688
 2.3%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%66%
 25.4%

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Students at Babbitt Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Babbitt Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Northeast Range Secondary

Babbitt Elementary ranks 601st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 97 students attended Babbitt Elementary.


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