Is Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary a good school?

Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary ranks 491 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?

Students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary are 63% White, 32% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sibley East Middle School High : Sibley East-Arlington Senior High

Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Summary:

Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is a public elementary school serving 469 students in grades PK-5 in Gaylord, Minnesota. The school is part of the Sibley East School District, which is ranked 255 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary has consistently performed below the state average in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Male students generally perform better than female students, and Hispanic students also perform relatively well, ranking in the top 50% of Minnesota elementary schools in recent years. However, English Language Learner (ELL) students and students with low socioeconomic status (SES) perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of Minnesota elementary schools. The school's high rate of economically disadvantaged students, with 50.96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, is likely a contributing factor to the school's overall academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Elementary School in St. Peter and Nicollet Elementary School in Nicollet, Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates in both math and reading, as well as higher statewide rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary's performance has declined over the past several years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from the top half of Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to the bottom half in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334-0356

(507) 237-3318

District: Sibley East School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
491^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,834

Students who attend Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sibley East Middle School
High:	Sibley East-Arlington Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Hispanic:

32.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), Hispanic (32.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is $11,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary 491^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sibley East School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sibley East School District 255^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	23.52	580^th	674	13.9%
2004	27.61	564^th	676	16.6%
2005	43.79	474^th	685	30.8%
2006	31.21	640^th	756	15.3%
2007	32.25	645^th	777	17.0%
2008	41.85	576^th	781	26.2%
2010	73.43	168^th	803	79.1%
2011	64.32	326^th	814	60.0%
2012	48.15	541^st	820	34.0%
2013	26.05	677^th	824	17.8%
2014	17.26	726^th	826	12.1%
2015	24.84	694^th	840	17.4%
2016	32.21	654^th	848	22.9%
2017	42.06	580^th	853	32.0%
2018	37.40	612^th	847	27.7%
2019	33.30	654^th	870	24.8%
2021	51.63	496^th	869	42.9%
2022	59.19	378^th	858	55.9%
2023	50.67	476^th	845	43.7%
2024	50.18	491^st	881	44.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.61	75^th	242	69.0%
2019	35.56	158^th	239	33.9%
2021	49.52	74^th	175	57.7%
2024	38.44	192^nd	303	36.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.80	301^st	463	35.0%
2019	51.53	265^th	515	48.5%
2021	52.21	192^nd	417	54.0%
2022	69.65	117^th	500	76.6%
2023	69.41	118^th	524	77.5%
2024	76.59	90^th	572	84.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	35.32	538^th	728	26.1%
2019	39.43	499^th	740	32.6%
2021	50.51	354^th	683	48.2%
2022	57.94	271^st	663	59.1%
2023	46.98	427^th	774	44.8%
2024	46.19	454^th	793	42.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	32.06	601^st	774	22.4%
2019	22.52	651^st	787	17.3%
2021	48.08	475^th	783	39.3%
2022	41.76	527^th	799	34.0%
2023	31.70	583^rd	787	25.9%
2024	34.40	575^th	809	28.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	41.56	538^th	779	30.9%
2019	45.34	513^th	798	35.7%
2021	51.35	440^th	784	43.9%
2022	70.71	229^th	808	71.7%
2023	65.03	284^th	799	64.5%
2024	63.25	301^st	826	63.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.79	116^th	220	47.3%
2019	44.38	123^rd	219	43.8%
2021	58.84	57^th	153	62.7%
2022	61.00	52^nd	209	75.1%
2023	40.14	128^th	214	40.2%
2024	48.57	117^th	249	53.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.34	577^th	712	19.0%
2019	22.85	639^th	722	11.5%
2021	49.19	358^th	710	49.6%
2022	60.31	268^th	725	63.0%
2023	49.10	371^st	712	47.9%
2024	48.66	387^th	730	47.0%

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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 Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	242	4	4	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1996	242	4	4	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1998	323	6	9	77	0	n/a	n/a	19	434
1999	335	4	8	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2000	322	3	8	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2001	315	5	11	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2002	271	3	6	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	271	3	6	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	227	2	4	125	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
2005	232	1	2	109	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
2006	209	1	2	121	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2007	205	1	5	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2008	216	1	5	129	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2009	208	0	8	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2010	184	3	10	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2011	221	2	10	125	0	1	1	0	360
2012	231	3	6	137	0	0	4	0	381
2013	201	3	5	127	1	0	4	0	341
2014	208	4	6	129	0	0	6	0	353
2015	213	7	6	142	0	0	10	0	378
2016	210	4	5	139	0	0	10	0	368
2017	196	7	4	129	0	0	16	0	352
2018	315	8	2	162	0	0	15	0	502
2019	306	6	2	167	0	0	15	0	496
2020	290	5	0	164	3	0	14	0	476
2021	262	6	0	152	0	0	17	0	437
2022	277	2	0	158	0	0	18	0	455
2023	295	6	0	152	0	0	16	0	469

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 Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	296	20.8	14.2	25
1996	296	20.8	14.2	25
1998	434	n/a	0.0	23.1
1999	415	28.0	14.8	22.7
2000	399	28.4	14.0	24.3
2001	421	25.2	16.7	31.4
2002	402	27.7	14.5	40
2003	402	27.7	14.5	40
2004	359	24.2	14.8	40.7
2005	345	24.5	14.1	40.9
2006	333	24.8	13.4	50.8
2007	330	24.1	13.7	46.1
2008	351	23.6	14.9	51.9
2009	327	26.8	12.2	48
2010	316	25.6	12.3	56.6
2011	360	27.3	13.1	53.6
2012	381	29.3	12.9	54.1
2013	341	26.2	12.9	58.1
2014	353	27.0	13.0	55.5
2015	378	28.0	13.5	51.9
2016	368	28.0	13.1	51.4
2017	352	27.6	12.7	50.9
2018	502	41.5	12.0	47.8
2019	496	39.1	12.6	46.6
2020	476	36.3	13.0	43.5
2021	437	37.7	11.5	35.5
2022	455	34.0	13.3	28.6
2023	469	34.2	13.6	51

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 Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	296	20.8	14.2	25
1996	296	20.8	14.2	25
1998	434	n/a	0.0	23.1
1999	415	28.0	14.8	22.7
2000	399	28.4	14.0	24.3
2001	421	25.2	16.7	31.4
2002	402	27.7	14.5	40
2003	402	27.7	14.5	40
2004	359	24.2	14.8	40.7
2005	345	24.5	14.1	40.9
2006	333	24.8	13.4	50.8
2007	330	24.1	13.7	46.1
2008	351	23.6	14.9	51.9
2009	327	26.8	12.2	48
2010	316	25.6	12.3	56.6
2011	360	27.3	13.1	53.6
2012	381	29.3	12.9	54.1
2013	341	26.2	12.9	58.1
2014	353	27.0	13.0	55.5
2015	378	28.0	13.5	51.9
2016	368	28.0	13.1	51.4
2017	352	27.6	12.7	50.9
2018	502	41.5	12.0	47.8
2019	496	39.1	12.6	46.6
2020	476	36.3	13.0	43.5
2021	437	37.7	11.5	35.5
2022	455	34.0	13.3	28.6
2023	469	34.2	13.6	51

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 Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,834

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 654^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 476^th of 845 Elementary schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	62.2	52.9	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sibley East School District)	62.2	52.9	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	37.8	39.3	1.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sibley East School District)	37.8	39.3	1.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	57.1	70.7	13.5%
4th Grade Math (Sibley East School District)	57.1	70.7	13.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	40.7	46.7	6%
4th Grade Reading (Sibley East School District)	40.7	46.7	6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	40.7	30.8	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Sibley East School District)	40.7	30.8	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	55	56.9	2%
5th Grade Reading (Sibley East School District)	55	56.9	2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary)	40	46.2	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Sibley East School District)	40	46.2	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	469	5.4%
African American	6	6
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	167	152	9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	306	295	3.6%
Two or More Races	15	16	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	51%	4.4%

Schools Near Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	625 Harvey Drive	Gaylord	55334	Sibley County	Sibley East School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 237-3318	469	34	13.6	51.0%	295 (62.9%)	6 (1.3%)	152 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	50.2	491^st of 881 public elementary schools	44.3%		50.7	476^th of 845 public elementary schools	43.7%	15	46.2	61.9	38.8		49.2	32.1	47.1	55.7		45.0	50.6	50.6	$11,834
Green Isle Community School	Public, Charter	K-6	190 McGrann St	Green Isle	55338	Sibley County	Green Isle Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 326-7144	47	4	11.2	36.2%	41 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)					47.1					47.1			$11,842
Minnesota New Country Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	127 N 8th St	Henderson	56044	Sibley County	Minnesota New Country School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 868-0071	78	9	8.7	41.0%	65 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	16.5	751^st of 881 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.5	705^th of 845 public elementary schools	16.6%	46	25.0	37.5		0.0	22.2	41.7	31.3		11.1	27.8			$10,848
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1621 16th St E	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 864-2677	329	27	12.3	49.5%	232 (70.5%)	4 (1.2%)	78 (23.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$12,679
GFW Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	323 E 11th St	Gibbon	55335	Sibley County	GFW Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 207-2200	199	19	10.3	62.8%	150 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (21.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	48.6	508^th of 881 public elementary schools	42.3%		60.1	367^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.6%	141	38.2	65.1			53.3	32.4	51.2			42.9			$13,422
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 N 5th St	Le Sueur	56058	Le Sueur County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 665-4700	253	23	10.9	51.0%	183 (72.3%)	5 (2.0%)	57 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	66.4	292^nd of 881 public elementary schools	66.9%					(n/a)	58.7	68.1	55.4		60.4	32.6	57.5	62.5		51.7	58.9	58.9	$12,670
Nicollet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Pine St	Nicollet	56074	Nicollet County	Nicollet Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 232-3411	163	13	12.0	31.3%	145 (89.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	74.3	211^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.0%		53	441^st of 845 public elementary schools	47.8%	230	79.4	61.5	34.8	70.6	63.2	79.4	50.0	56.5	88.2	70.5	43.5	43.5	$12,920
North Elementary School	Public	2-4	815 N 9th St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 934-3260	383	30	12.8	48.0%	253 (66.1%)	28 (7.3%)	80 (20.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.0%)	71	244^th of 881 public elementary schools	72.3%		70.4	247^th of 845 public elementary schools	70.8%	3	69.5	69.2			69.4	54.3	49.0			51.5			$11,472

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Impact of COVID-19 on Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

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