1. Home
  2. Minnesota
  3. Argyle
  4. Stephen-Argyle Central Schools
  5. Argyle Elementary

Argyle Elementary

Summary:

Argyle Elementary is a public elementary school located in Argyle, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 156 students. The school is part of the Stephen-Argyle Central Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Argyle Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in MCA-III test scores for Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 3rd and 5th grade. The school's proficiency rates in the 2023-2024 school year were 57.47% in Math, 60.23% in Reading, and 68.42% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. Argyle Elementary also has a strong performance among its female and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

In comparison, Warren Elementary, a nearby school, has lower academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. Argyle Elementary also has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio compared to Warren Elementary, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Additionally, Argyle Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a more affluent student population compared to Warren Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 705 Lincoln Ave
       Argyle, MN  56713-0279

(218) 437-3314

District: Stephen-Argyle Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
216th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,862 Help


Students who attend Argyle Elementary usually attend:

High:    Stephen Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


 See top rated Minnesota elementary schools

 Compare Argyle Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Argyle Elementary ranks better than 75.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.04. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Argyle Elementary is 14.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Argyle Elementary employs 10.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Argyle Elementary is $13,862.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Argyle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle Elementary 216th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Argyle Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Stephen-Argyle Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen-Argyle Central Schools 68th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Argyle Elementary?

Rank History for Argyle Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Argyle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.99 47th 674 93.0%
2004 76.58 106th 676 84.3%
2006 68.73 210th 756 72.2%
2007 71.54 182nd 777 76.6%
2008 64.80 284th 781 63.6%
2010 72.50 186th 803 76.8%
2011 67.88 263rd 814 67.7%
2012 67.88 267th 820 67.4%
2013 54.55 444th 824 46.1%
2014 47.71 530th 826 35.8%
2015 59.64 393rd 840 53.2%
2016 67.50 291st 848 65.7%
2017 63.68 348th 853 59.2%
2018 60.94 371st 847 56.2%
2019 61.64 378th 870 56.6%
2021 83.55 94th 869 89.2%
2022 88.18 50th 858 94.2%
2023 63.20 323rd 845 61.8%
2024 74.04 216th 881 75.5%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Argyle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.82 73rd 728 90.0%
2019 77.25 107th 740 85.5%
2021 84.01 52nd 683 92.4%
2023 55.88 341st 774 55.9%
2024 76.62 123rd 793 84.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Argyle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 499th 774 35.5%
2019 34.29 587th 787 25.4%
2021 75.54 157th 783 79.9%
2023 56.54 376th 787 52.2%
2024 70.60 231st 809 71.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Argyle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.48 126th 798 84.2%
2021 81.01 103rd 784 86.9%
2022 81.30 106th 808 86.9%
2023 69.14 244th 799 69.5%
2024 58.50 366th 826 55.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Argyle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.67 405th 712 43.1%
2019 50.27 380th 722 47.4%
2021 73.41 148th 710 79.2%
2022 80.98 82nd 725 88.7%
2023 44.05 415th 712 41.7%
2024 55.03 317th 730 56.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Argyle Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help







Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Argyle Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Argyle Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Argyle Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 112 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1999 110 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 113 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2001 104 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 109
2002 176 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2003 176 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2004 174 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 173 3 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2007 165 1 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2008 167 0 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2009 164 2 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 193
2010 159 2 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 187
2011 150 0 1 32 0 0 3 0 186
2012 153 0 1 28 0 0 3 0 185
2013 133 1 1 19 0 0 4 0 158
2014 136 1 1 20 1 0 5 0 164
2015 142 1 0 22 1 0 5 0 171
2016 142 1 0 19 0 0 5 0 167
2017 128 1 0 15 0 0 4 0 148
2018 140 1 0 14 0 0 6 0 161
2019 143 1 0 15 0 0 4 0 163
2020 138 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 154
2021 137 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 153
2022 145 1 0 11 0 0 3 0 160
2023 142 1 0 11 0 0 2 0 156

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 Argyle Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 128 n/a 0.0 18.8
1999 120 8.0 15.0 25.8
2000 122 8.6 14.2 46.7
2001 109 7.3 14.9 45.9
2002 195 15.3 12.7 42.6
2003 195 15.3 12.7 42.6
2004 203 14.2 14.3 42.4
2006 205 14.8 13.9 46.8
2007 187 15.8 11.8 44.9
2008 187 13.8 13.6 38
2009 193 13.8 14.0 48.2
2010 187 13.3 14.0 47.6
2011 186 15.3 12.1 51.6
2012 185 4.1 44.7 50.3
2013 158 3.5 45.1 39.2
2014 164 4.1 39.3 40.9
2015 171 5.0 34.2 44.4
2016 167 6.0 27.8 38.3
2017 148 6.2 23.8 39.2
2018 161 8.9 17.9 36.6
2019 163 10.8 14.9 39.3
2020 154 11.7 13.1 33.1
2021 153 11.5 13.2 35.3
2022 160 11.3 14.0 25.6
2023 156 10.8 14.3 37.8

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 Argyle Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 128 n/a 0.0 18.8
1999 120 8.0 15.0 25.8
2000 122 8.6 14.2 46.7
2001 109 7.3 14.9 45.9
2002 195 15.3 12.7 42.6
2003 195 15.3 12.7 42.6
2004 203 14.2 14.3 42.4
2006 205 14.8 13.9 46.8
2007 187 15.8 11.8 44.9
2008 187 13.8 13.6 38
2009 193 13.8 14.0 48.2
2010 187 13.3 14.0 47.6
2011 186 15.3 12.1 51.6
2012 185 4.1 44.7 50.3
2013 158 3.5 45.1 39.2
2014 164 4.1 39.3 40.9
2015 171 5.0 34.2 44.4
2016 167 6.0 27.8 38.3
2017 148 6.2 23.8 39.2
2018 161 8.9 17.9 36.6
2019 163 10.8 14.9 39.3
2020 154 11.7 13.1 33.1
2021 153 11.5 13.2 35.3
2022 160 11.3 14.0 25.6
2023 156 10.8 14.3 37.8

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 Argyle Elementary

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,862

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Argyle 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 378th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 845 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Argyle Elementary)96.247.6
 48.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)96.247.6
 48.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Argyle Elementary)88.557.1
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)88.557.1
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Argyle Elementary)47.850
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)47.850
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Argyle Elementary)47.850
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)47.850
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Argyle Elementary)71.438.5
 33%
   5th Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)71.438.5
 33%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Argyle Elementary)71.465.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)71.465.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Argyle Elementary)5065.4
 15.4%
   5th Grade Science (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)5065.4
 15.4%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Argyle Elementary)36.841.2
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)36.841.2
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Argyle Elementary)57.964.7
 6.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)57.964.7
 6.8%
   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 Students163156
 4.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1511
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White143142
 0.7%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%37.8%
 1.4%

Schools Near Argyle Elementary








Frequently Asked Questions about Argyle Elementary

Students who attend Argyle Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Stephen Senior High

Students at Argyle Elementary are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Argyle Elementary ranks 216th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Argyle Elementary.


Rate Argyle Elementary!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

MNMinnesota Elementary School Rankings

MNMinnesota District Rankings

Schools in Argyle, MN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Argyle Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 66 milliseconds.