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West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school located in Slayton, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 386 students. The school is part of the Murray County Central Schools district, which is ranked 30th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with strong academic performance across all grades and subjects. The school's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments significantly exceed the state averages, particularly in Math and Science. West Elementary also excels in supporting its special education and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 5% and top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools for these subgroups, respectively.

While West Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, the school's demographic composition is less diverse, with over 90% of its students identifying as white. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students in recent years, from around 32% to 43%. These demographic shifts may present opportunities for the Murray County Central Schools district to further enhance the educational experience and support for all students.


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Public PK, KG-6

 2640 Forest Ave
       Slayton, MN  56172-1498

(507) 836-6450

District: Murray County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,510 Help


Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

High:    Murray County Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $11,510.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 183rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Murray County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray County Central Schools 30th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.56 204th 674 69.7%
2004 50.39 400th 676 40.8%
2005 71.02 182nd 685 73.4%
2006 75.08 136th 756 82.0%
2007 68.93 220th 777 71.7%
2008 68.31 229th 781 70.7%
2010 60.97 365th 803 54.5%
2011 54.04 466th 814 42.8%
2012 64.70 324th 820 60.5%
2013 67.76 274th 824 66.7%
2014 76.36 150th 826 81.8%
2015 76.10 171st 840 79.6%
2016 75.74 180th 848 78.8%
2017 73.07 218th 853 74.4%
2018 70.70 244th 847 71.2%
2019 75.08 189th 870 78.3%
2021 81.05 120th 869 86.2%
2022 84.62 92nd 858 89.3%
2023 80.06 140th 845 83.4%
2024 76.16 183rd 881 79.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.55 4th 500 99.2%
2023 89.05 24th 524 95.4%
2024 73.89 102nd 572 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.59 164th 728 77.5%
2019 78.60 87th 740 88.2%
2021 85.59 47th 683 93.1%
2022 91.42 17th 663 97.4%
2023 84.66 53rd 774 93.2%
2024 74.60 138th 793 82.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.22 198th 774 74.4%
2019 75.60 162nd 787 79.4%
2021 83.85 69th 783 91.2%
2022 83.40 80th 799 90.0%
2023 78.38 141st 787 82.1%
2024 74.82 172nd 809 78.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.72 296th 779 62.0%
2019 71.42 218th 798 72.7%
2021 75.77 153rd 784 80.5%
2022 82.70 92nd 808 88.6%
2023 76.53 163rd 799 79.6%
2024 73.21 196th 826 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.09 367th 712 48.5%
2019 57.63 306th 722 57.6%
2021 68.38 184th 710 74.1%
2022 71.26 171st 725 76.4%
2023 64.63 222nd 712 68.8%
2024 61.35 254th 730 65.2%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 410 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 410 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 419 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 375 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 11 390
1999 382 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 422 3 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 431 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 396 0 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 396 0 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 388 0 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 386 1 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 361 1 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 355 1 3 17 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 363 1 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 377 1 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 381 1 5 18 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2011 383 6 3 24 4 0 5 0 425
2012 396 6 3 21 3 0 5 0 434
2013 382 4 1 18 3 0 5 0 413
2014 389 2 1 21 3 0 5 0 421
2015 393 1 1 13 2 0 6 0 416
2016 392 1 0 14 2 0 5 0 414
2017 393 1 1 8 2 0 4 0 409
2018 383 0 1 16 2 0 4 0 406
2019 391 1 1 14 2 0 6 0 415
2020 377 2 1 22 2 0 5 0 409
2021 367 2 1 20 2 0 4 0 396
2022 355 2 1 19 3 0 3 0 383
2023 348 4 1 23 2 0 8 0 386

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 West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 410 24.2 16.9 17.6
1996 410 24.2 16.9 17.6
1997 425 26.7 15.9 24
1998 390 n/a 0.0 21.4
1999 388 26.3 14.8 21.6
2000 430 27.8 15.5 37.2
2001 442 27.7 16.0 32.6
2002 411 27.8 14.8 31.1
2003 411 27.8 14.8 31.1
2004 407 27.7 14.7 38.3
2005 407 27.5 14.8 38.6
2006 378 27.4 13.8 33.1
2007 378 27.4 13.8 34.1
2008 388 27.4 14.2 30.9
2009 403 28.4 14.2 35.7
2010 409 28.5 14.3 34
2011 425 28.3 14.9 36.7
2012 434 29.4 14.7 37.6
2013 413 29.4 14.0 34.9
2014 421 29.4 14.2 37.8
2015 416 29.0 14.3 33.9
2016 414 28.0 14.7 33.1
2017 409 28.2 14.4 32.5
2018 406 28.3 14.3 33.3
2019 415 28.5 14.5 32.8
2020 409 28.3 14.4 30.1
2021 396 28.3 13.9 38.1
2022 383 29.3 13.0 31.9
2023 386 31.5 12.2 43.3

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 West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 410 24.2 16.9 17.6
1996 410 24.2 16.9 17.6
1997 425 26.7 15.9 24
1998 390 n/a 0.0 21.4
1999 388 26.3 14.8 21.6
2000 430 27.8 15.5 37.2
2001 442 27.7 16.0 32.6
2002 411 27.8 14.8 31.1
2003 411 27.8 14.8 31.1
2004 407 27.7 14.7 38.3
2005 407 27.5 14.8 38.6
2006 378 27.4 13.8 33.1
2007 378 27.4 13.8 34.1
2008 388 27.4 14.2 30.9
2009 403 28.4 14.2 35.7
2010 409 28.5 14.3 34
2011 425 28.3 14.9 36.7
2012 434 29.4 14.7 37.6
2013 413 29.4 14.0 34.9
2014 421 29.4 14.2 37.8
2015 416 29.0 14.3 33.9
2016 414 28.0 14.7 33.1
2017 409 28.2 14.4 32.5
2018 406 28.3 14.3 33.3
2019 415 28.5 14.5 32.8
2020 409 28.3 14.4 30.1
2021 396 28.3 13.9 38.1
2022 383 29.3 13.0 31.9
2023 386 31.5 12.2 43.3

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 West Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,510

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West 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 189th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Elementary)84.879.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)84.879.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (West Elementary)55.962.2
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)55.962.2
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (West Elementary)74.176.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)74.176.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (West Elementary)56.947.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)56.947.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (West Elementary)57.850
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)57.850
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (West Elementary)73.465.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)73.465.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary)73.470.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Murray County Central Schools)73.470.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (West Elementary)74.170.2
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)74.170.2
 3.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (West Elementary)74.172.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)74.172.3
 1.7%
   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 Students415386
 7%
African American14
 300%
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic1423
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White391348
 11%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.8%43.3%
 10.5%

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Students at West Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Murray County Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended West Elementary.

West Elementary ranks 183rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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