Cedar Mountain Elementary

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Cedar Mountain Elementary ranks 261 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cedar Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Franklin, Minnesota, serving 194 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart school district, which is ranked 259 out of 463 districts in the state.

Cedar Mountain Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science. The school has a higher percentage of White students (75.77%) compared to nearby schools, as well as a larger population of Native American students (9.28%). Notably, the school's male students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 50 and top 32 of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.5 to 11 students per teacher, the school is able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

Compared to nearby schools like Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Elementary, GFW Elementary School, and Sleepy Eye Elementary, Cedar Mountain Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance and focus on supporting diverse student populations. While the school may have opportunities to further improve the achievement of specific subgroups, its overall strong performance and commitment to equity make it a standout choice for families in the Franklin area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

231 4th Ave E
Franklin, MN 55333-8888

(507) 557-2251

District: Cedar Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,595

Students who attend Cedar Mountain Elementary usually attend:

High:

Cedar Mountain Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

American Indian:

9.3%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Mountain Elementary ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), American Indian (9.3%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Elementary is 11. (See more...)

Compare Cedar Mountain Elementary employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Mountain Elementary is $14,595.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Mountain Elementary 261^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cedar Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cedar Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Mountain School District 259^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	76.94	105^th	674	84.4%
2004	55.74	349^th	676	48.4%
2005	64.40	241^st	685	64.8%
2006	41.65	559^th	756	26.1%
2007	45.33	540^th	777	30.5%
2008	53.67	438^th	781	43.9%
2010	62.28	344^th	803	57.2%
2011	51.06	498^th	814	38.8%
2012	57.75	429^th	820	47.7%
2013	35.11	629^th	824	23.7%
2014	36.68	612^th	826	25.9%
2015	58.03	421^st	840	49.9%
2016	64.31	326^th	848	61.6%
2017	62.20	372^nd	853	56.4%
2018	58.06	408^th	847	51.8%
2019	76.00	183^rd	870	79.0%
2021	66.39	299^th	869	65.6%
2022	62.08	354^th	858	58.7%
2023	77.20	176^th	845	79.2%
2024	69.46	261^st	881	70.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.64	243^rd	463	47.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.63	205^th	728	71.8%
2019	84.64	44^th	740	94.1%
2021	71.12	150^th	683	78.0%
2022	81.58	61^st	663	90.8%
2023	88.56	32^nd	774	95.9%
2024	82.49	78^th	793	90.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.17	413^th	774	46.6%
2019	87.60	29^th	787	96.3%
2021	56.83	374^th	783	52.2%
2022	53.34	422^nd	799	47.2%
2023	61.41	328^th	787	58.3%
2024	58.02	357^th	809	55.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.27	388^th	779	50.2%
2019	75.24	171^st	798	78.6%
2021	65.38	273^rd	784	65.2%
2022	62.01	321^st	808	60.3%
2023	87.49	49^th	799	93.9%
2024	71.19	211^th	826	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.87	475^th	712	33.3%
2019	70.14	188^th	722	74.0%
2021	51.83	331^st	710	53.4%
2022	38.85	489^th	725	32.6%
2023	60.45	274^th	712	61.5%
2024	52.68	343^rd	730	53.0%

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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 Cedar Mountain Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	42	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
1996	42	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
1998	35	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	15	53
1999	39	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	43
2000	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2001	188	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2002	168	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2003	168	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2004	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2005	178	2	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	189
2006	188	3	0	1	14	n/a	n/a	0	206
2007	214	3	0	6	15	n/a	n/a	0	238
2008	207	5	0	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	228
2009	218	5	1	5	17	n/a	n/a	0	246
2010	199	2	1	9	23	n/a	n/a	0	234
2011	230	0	0	1	10	1	1	0	243
2012	230	0	0	1	5	1	0	0	237
2013	221	0	2	1	23	0	2	0	249
2014	187	1	0	9	40	0	14	0	251
2015	174	0	0	8	25	0	14	0	221
2016	170	0	1	8	26	0	16	0	221
2017	158	0	1	6	29	0	13	0	207
2018	155	0	2	5	25	0	13	0	200
2019	142	1	0	8	18	0	13	0	182
2020	122	1	0	9	10	0	11	0	153
2021	134	1	0	9	12	0	12	0	168
2022	143	3	0	13	10	0	15	0	184
2023	147	4	0	14	18	0	11	0	194

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 Cedar Mountain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	51	2.6	19.6	23.5
1996	51	2.6	19.6	23.5
1998	53	n/a	0.0	23.7
1999	43	2.2	19.5	23.3
2000	31	2.1	14.8	25.8
2001	192	13.1	14.7	30.7
2002	177	10.9	16.2	33.9
2003	177	10.9	16.2	33.9
2004	186	12.0	15.5	36
2005	189	11.1	17.0	44.4
2006	206	12.5	16.5	37.4
2007	238	17.0	14.0	42.4
2008	228	16.8	13.6	43
2009	246	17.3	14.2	43.5
2010	234	16.2	14.4	44.9
2011	243	17.3	13.9	49.8
2012	237	17.6	13.4	46.4
2013	249	18.1	13.7	54.6
2014	251	17.8	14.0	58.2
2015	221	19.0	11.6	54.3
2016	221	18.0	12.2	52.9
2017	207	18.2	11.3	49.8
2018	200	17.7	11.2	55.5
2019	182	16.2	11.2	55.5
2020	153	15.8	9.6	50.3
2021	168	15.9	10.5	38.1
2022	184	16.9	10.8	37.5
2023	194	17.6	11.0	55.2

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 Cedar Mountain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	51	2.6	19.6	23.5
1996	51	2.6	19.6	23.5
1998	53	n/a	0.0	23.7
1999	43	2.2	19.5	23.3
2000	31	2.1	14.8	25.8
2001	192	13.1	14.7	30.7
2002	177	10.9	16.2	33.9
2003	177	10.9	16.2	33.9
2004	186	12.0	15.5	36
2005	189	11.1	17.0	44.4
2006	206	12.5	16.5	37.4
2007	238	17.0	14.0	42.4
2008	228	16.8	13.6	43
2009	246	17.3	14.2	43.5
2010	234	16.2	14.4	44.9
2011	243	17.3	13.9	49.8
2012	237	17.6	13.4	46.4
2013	249	18.1	13.7	54.6
2014	251	17.8	14.0	58.2
2015	221	19.0	11.6	54.3
2016	221	18.0	12.2	52.9
2017	207	18.2	11.3	49.8
2018	200	17.7	11.2	55.5
2019	182	16.2	11.2	55.5
2020	153	15.8	9.6	50.3
2021	168	15.9	10.5	38.1
2022	184	16.9	10.8	37.5
2023	194	17.6	11.0	55.2

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 Cedar Mountain Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,595

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Mountain 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 183^rd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 845 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	57.9	72	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Mountain School District)	57.9	72	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	42.1	69.2	27.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Mountain School District)	42.1	69.2	27.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	96	73.9	22.1%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Mountain School District)	96	73.9	22.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	64	73.9	9.9%
4th Grade Reading (Cedar Mountain School District)	64	73.9	9.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	70.3	51.6	18.7%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Mountain School District)	70.3	51.6	18.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	81.1	61.3	19.8%
5th Grade Reading (Cedar Mountain School District)	81.1	61.3	19.8%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Mountain Elementary)	75.7	54.8	20.8%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Mountain School District)	75.7	54.8	20.8%
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	182	194	6.6%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	18	18
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	147	3.5%
Two or More Races	13	11	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.5%	55.2%	0.3%

Schools Near Cedar Mountain 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
Cedar Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	231 4th Ave E	Franklin	55333	Renville County	Cedar Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 557-2251	194	18	11.0	55.2%	147 (75.8%)	4 (2.1%)	14 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	69.5	261^st of 881 public elementary schools	70.4%		77.2	176^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.2%	85	65.5	80.8	36.4		62.3	41.4	53.9	81.8		57.1	59.1	59.1	$14,595
Reede Gray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	201 McPhail Dr	Redwood Falls	56283	Redwood County	Redwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 644-7628	419	34	12.3	52.0%	285 (68.0%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	46.8	532^nd of 881 public elementary schools	39.6%		69.4	260^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.2%	272	50.7	60.9			55.6	39.1	40.6			39.9			$11,770
Bold-Bird Island Elementary	Public	K-4	701 S. 9th St	Olivia	56277	Renville County	Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 523-1031	230	18	12.9	59.1%	195 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	66.3	296^th of 881 public elementary schools	66.4%		57.8	393^rd of 845 public elementary schools	53.5%	97	68.6	60.5			64.4	54.3	47.4			50.7			$12,355
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
Sleepy Eye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 4th Ave SW	Sleepy Eye	56085	Brown County	Sleepy Eye Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 794-7905	338	26	13.1	51.8%	213 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	53.6	450^th of 881 public elementary schools	48.9%		48.4	498^th of 845 public elementary schools	41.1%	48	50.0	53.9	52.9	43.5	49.7	44.7	43.6	50.0	45.7	45.9	51.4	51.4	$11,861
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element	Public	PK, KG-5	220 3rd St W	Hector	55342	Renville County	Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 848-2233	201	16	12.4	60.7%	163 (81.1%)	1 (0.5%)	28 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	89.5	48^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.6%		79	155^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.7%	107	89.7	80.6	64.5		78.1	72.4	61.1	77.4		69.8	67.7	67.7	$14,748

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