Is West Central Area N. Elementary a good school?

West Central Area N. Elementary ranks 208 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Central Area N. Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended West Central Area N. Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of West Central Area N. Elementary?

Students at West Central Area N. Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of West Central Area N. Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Central Area N. Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : WCA Middle School High : West Central Area Secondary

West Central Area N. Elementary School in Elbow Lake MN

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West Central Area N. Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Area N. Elementary 208^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See West Central Area N. Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

West Central Area:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Area 153^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	46.13	447^th	674	33.7%
2004	76.42	112^th	676	83.4%
2005	51.83	410^th	685	40.1%
2006	60.08	338^th	756	55.3%
2007	60.62	336^th	777	56.8%
2008	48.12	503^rd	781	35.6%
2010	52.72	490^th	803	39.0%
2011	42.32	595^th	814	26.9%
2012	42.94	594^th	820	27.6%
2013	16.92	730^th	824	11.4%
2014	71.13	231^st	826	72.0%
2015	77.62	145^th	840	82.7%
2016	75.87	178^th	848	79.0%
2017	70.20	260^th	853	69.5%
2018	71.47	235^th	847	72.3%
2019	82.31	108^th	870	87.6%
2021	64.08	320^th	869	63.2%
2022	85.24	85^th	858	90.1%
2023	80.28	135^th	845	84.0%
2024	74.57	208^th	881	76.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.57	156^th	524	70.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	64.35	244^th	728	66.5%
2023	84.25	57^th	774	92.6%
2024	87.02	48^th	793	93.9%

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Rank History for Female students at West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.76	141^st	774	81.8%
2019	78.60	121^st	787	84.6%
2021	61.97	315^th	783	59.8%
2022	79.72	111^th	799	86.1%
2023	58.63	349^th	787	55.7%
2024	68.78	247^th	809	69.5%

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Rank History for Male students at West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.80	406^th	779	47.9%
2019	79.50	115^th	798	85.6%
2021	60.10	332^nd	784	57.7%
2022	85.05	68^th	808	91.6%
2023	88.37	42^nd	799	94.7%
2024	74.04	188^th	826	77.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.60	331^st	712	53.5%
2019	62.27	259^th	722	64.1%
2021	42.16	452^nd	710	36.3%
2022	74.31	147^th	725	79.7%
2023	62.06	254^th	712	64.3%
2024	57.02	300^th	730	58.9%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Central Area N. Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	333	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1996	333	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1998	319	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	328
1999	296	0	0	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	309
2000	272	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	281
2001	272	0	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	284
2002	250	4	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	264
2003	250	4	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	264
2004	240	4	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	250
2005	243	4	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	252
2006	228	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2007	222	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2008	216	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2009	207	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
2010	136	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2011	147	3	0	4	0	0	6	0	160
2012	150	2	0	6	0	0	2	0	160
2013	152	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	162
2014	145	0	0	2	0	0	8	0	155
2015	149	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	159
2016	144	0	0	2	0	0	9	0	155
2017	141	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	149
2018	152	1	0	2	0	0	5	0	160
2019	170	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	178
2020	173	1	0	1	0	0	5	0	180
2021	181	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	184
2022	166	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	177
2023	169	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	179
2024	141	2	0	7	0	0	6	0	156

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

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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 Central Area N. Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	336	29.4	11.4	23.8
1996	336	29.4	11.4	23.8
1998	328	n/a	0.0	24.2
1999	309	21.9	14.1	19.1
2000	281	20.4	13.8	28.5
2001	284	18.6	15.3	35.9
2002	264	19.2	13.8	34.1
2003	264	19.2	13.8	34.1
2004	250	21.0	11.9	40.4
2005	252	20.5	12.3	41.7
2006	236	19.3	12.2	44.1
2007	229	19.1	12.0	45.9
2008	226	17.5	12.9	46.5
2009	216	16.7	12.9	48.1
2010	142	11.1	12.7	41.5
2011	160	11.5	13.8	43.1
2012	160	11.5	13.8	46.3
2013	162	12.9	12.5	46.3
2014	155	12.6	12.2	36.8
2015	159	13.0	12.2	37.7
2016	155	14.0	11.0	36.1
2017	149	13.6	10.9	33.6
2018	160	13.5	11.8	40
2019	178	12.4	14.2	34.8
2020	180	13.4	13.4	35
2021	184	17.0	10.8	32.6
2022	177	18.0	9.8	32.2
2023	179	17.0	10.5	48
2024	156	17.0	9.1	46.2

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 Central Area N. Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	336	29.4	11.4	23.8
1996	336	29.4	11.4	23.8
1998	328	n/a	0.0	24.2
1999	309	21.9	14.1	19.1
2000	281	20.4	13.8	28.5
2001	284	18.6	15.3	35.9
2002	264	19.2	13.8	34.1
2003	264	19.2	13.8	34.1
2004	250	21.0	11.9	40.4
2005	252	20.5	12.3	41.7
2006	236	19.3	12.2	44.1
2007	229	19.1	12.0	45.9
2008	226	17.5	12.9	46.5
2009	216	16.7	12.9	48.1
2010	142	11.1	12.7	41.5
2011	160	11.5	13.8	43.1
2012	160	11.5	13.8	46.3
2013	162	12.9	12.5	46.3
2014	155	12.6	12.2	36.8
2015	159	13.0	12.2	37.7
2016	155	14.0	11.0	36.1
2017	149	13.6	10.9	33.6
2018	160	13.5	11.8	40
2019	178	12.4	14.2	34.8
2020	180	13.4	13.4	35
2021	184	17.0	10.8	32.6
2022	177	18.0	9.8	32.2
2023	179	17.0	10.5	48
2024	156	17.0	9.1	46.2

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 West Central Area N. Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,651

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Area N. 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 108^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 135^th of 845 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Central Area N. Elementary)	74.1	76.1	2%
3rd Grade Math (West Central Area)	67.9	70.6	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (West Central Area N. Elementary)	63	58.7	4.3%
3rd Grade Reading (West Central Area)	62.5	54.4	8.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (West Central Area N. Elementary)	83.8	72.7	11.1%
4th Grade Math (West Central Area)	75.8	70.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (West Central Area N. Elementary)	78.4	60	18.4%
4th Grade Reading (West Central Area)	69.4	58.5	10.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	178	179	0.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	5	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	169	0.6%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.8%	48%	13.2%

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
West Central Area N. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	411 1st St SE	Elbow Lake	56531	Grant County	West Central Area	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 685-7500	156	17	9.1	46.2%	141 (90.4%)	2 (1.3%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	74.6	208^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.4%		80.3	135^th of 845 public elementary schools	84.0%	73	73.3	80.5			77.5	43.3	56.1			50.7			$13,651
Ashby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Birch Ave	Ashby	56309	Grant County	Ashby Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 747-2257	179	17	10.4	36.3%	174 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.6	376^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.3%		59.6	370^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.2%	6	78.6	53.9	40.0	52.2	56.1	57.1	19.2	65.5	56.5	50.0	40.0	40.0	$8,994
Evansville Elementary	Public	2-5	123 2nd Ave	Evansville	56326	Douglas County	Brandon-Evansville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 834-4084	158	9	17.1	38.6%	147 (93.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	77	171^st of 881 public elementary schools	80.6%		77.8	167^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.2%	4	73.5	80.0	57.6		71.0	55.9	65.0	57.6		59.8	50.0	50.0	$11,068
Herman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	504 Lois Ave N	Herman	56248	Grant County	Herman-Norcross School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 677-2291	59	10	5.9	52.5%	53 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)	60.0				28.0	20.0				20.0			$17,973
Brandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	206 W 3rd St	Brandon	56315	Douglas County	Brandon-Evansville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 834-4084	111	10	11.0	41.4%	104 (93.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)													$10,500
West Central Area S. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	31 N Central	Kensington	56343	Douglas County	West Central Area	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 965-7600	125	15	8.4	43.2%	113 (90.4%)	3 (2.4%)	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.2	583^rd of 881 public elementary schools	33.8%		61.9	348^th of 845 public elementary schools	58.8%	235	56.3	44.4			52.0	40.6	27.8			36.0			$14,376

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