Tracy Elementary

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Tracy Elementary ranks 304 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tracy Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Tracy Area Public School District in Tracy, Minnesota, with 327 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.3. The school has seen a decline in racial diversity in recent years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 70.95% in 2022-2023 to 76.79% in 2020-2021.

Tracy Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math and Reading assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 52.11% of Tracy Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 45.28% for the district. The school performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 31% of Minnesota elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in MCA-III Math proficiency and in the top 25% for male students and special education students.

Tracy Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools in 2014-2015 to the top 25% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Red Rock Central Elementary and West Elementary, Tracy Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with a significantly higher MCA-III Math proficiency rate in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175-1017

(507) 629-5518

District: Tracy Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
304^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,813

Students who attend Tracy Elementary usually attend:

High:

Tracy Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Asian:

17.4%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tracy Elementary ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Asian (17.4%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tracy Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Tracy Elementary employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tracy Elementary is $11,813.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tracy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tracy Elementary 304^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Tracy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Tracy Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tracy Area Public School District 112^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tracy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	61.69	364^th	814	55.3%
2012	66.98	286^th	820	65.1%
2013	41.55	576^th	824	30.1%
2014	45.29	547^th	826	33.8%
2015	38.26	609^th	840	27.5%
2016	48.01	531^st	848	37.4%
2017	55.10	449^th	853	47.4%
2018	68.15	278^th	847	67.2%
2019	64.21	345^th	870	60.3%
2021	71.47	237^th	869	72.7%
2022	71.77	244^th	858	71.6%
2023	76.77	183^rd	845	78.3%
2024	65.68	304^th	881	65.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.22	235^th	500	53.0%
2024	71.71	110^th	572	80.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.23	101^st	728	86.1%
2019	71.28	161^st	740	78.2%
2021	77.77	92^nd	683	86.5%
2022	76.12	105^th	663	84.2%
2023	88.79	31^st	774	96.0%
2024	77.51	114^th	793	85.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	64.89	296^th	774	61.8%
2019	58.78	375^th	787	52.4%
2021	53.08	425^th	783	45.7%
2022	65.22	291^st	799	63.6%
2023	67.21	268^th	787	65.9%
2024	54.09	405^th	809	49.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.77	272^nd	779	65.1%
2019	64.86	306^th	798	61.7%
2021	78.87	123^rd	784	84.3%
2022	71.86	206^th	808	74.5%
2023	78.46	146^th	799	81.7%
2024	70.02	225^th	826	72.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.49	67^th	131	48.9%

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Rank History for White students at Tracy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.19	336^th	712	52.8%
2019	46.64	423^rd	722	41.4%
2021	63.94	221^st	710	68.9%
2022	62.10	251^st	725	65.4%
2023	65.41	219^th	712	69.2%
2024	52.54	344^th	730	52.9%

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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 Tracy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	311	4	60	25	2	n/a	n/a	402
2011	319	3	54	23	1	0	1	401
2012	328	2	43	24	1	0	1	399
2013	332	1	51	22	1	0	2	409
2014	302	4	61	21	1	0	1	390
2015	298	4	64	21	1	0	1	389
2016	326	4	53	16	1	0	1	401
2017	314	2	58	14	0	0	6	394
2018	294	2	54	19	0	0	4	373
2019	280	6	53	19	1	0	4	363
2020	241	3	46	22	1	0	3	316
2021	258	4	48	24	0	0	2	336
2022	240	3	56	20	1	1	4	325
2023	232	1	57	26	1	1	9	327

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 Tracy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	402	29.7	13.5	56.5
2011	401	28.8	13.8	59.6
2012	399	28.4	14.0	57.4
2013	409	28.6	14.3	57.7
2014	390	29.3	13.3	59.7
2015	389	29.0	13.4	58.1
2016	401	30.0	13.3	56.4
2017	394	30.1	13.0	56.1
2018	373	29.5	12.6	58.4
2019	363	27.5	13.1	54.5
2020	316	29.7	10.6	47.5
2021	336	29.0	11.5	46.1
2022	325	28.0	11.5	37.5
2023	327	28.8	11.3	56.3

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 Tracy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	402	29.7	13.5	56.5
2011	401	28.8	13.8	59.6
2012	399	28.4	14.0	57.4
2013	409	28.6	14.3	57.7
2014	390	29.3	13.3	59.7
2015	389	29.0	13.4	58.1
2016	401	30.0	13.3	56.4
2017	394	30.1	13.0	56.1
2018	373	29.5	12.6	58.4
2019	363	27.5	13.1	54.5
2020	316	29.7	10.6	47.5
2021	336	29.0	11.5	46.1
2022	325	28.0	11.5	37.5
2023	327	28.8	11.3	56.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tracy Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,813

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tracy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 345^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 183^rd of 845 Elementary schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tracy Elementary)	81.6	85.1	3.5%
3rd Grade Math (Tracy Area Public School District)	81.6	85.1	3.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Tracy Elementary)	67.4	61.7	5.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Tracy Area Public School District)	67.4	61.7	5.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Tracy Elementary)	58.7	71.7	13%
4th Grade Math (Tracy Area Public School District)	58.7	71.7	13%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Tracy Elementary)	48.9	50.9	2%
4th Grade Reading (Tracy Area Public School District)	48.9	50.9	2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Tracy Elementary)	52.9	54.1	1.1%
5th Grade Math (Tracy Area Public School District)	52.9	54.1	1.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Tracy Elementary)	73.5	73	0.6%
5th Grade Reading (Tracy Area Public School District)	73.5	73	0.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Tracy Elementary)	55.9	62.2	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Tracy Area Public School District)	55.9	62.2	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Tracy Elementary)	53.5	45.7	7.8%
6th Grade Math (Tracy Area Public School District)	53.5	45.7	7.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Tracy Elementary)	67.2	56.5	10.7%
6th Grade Reading (Tracy Area Public School District)	67.2	56.5	10.7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	363	327	9.9%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	53	57	7.5%
Hispanic	19	26	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	280	232	17.1%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	56.3%	1.7%

Schools Near Tracy 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
Tracy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 S 4th St	Tracy	56175	Lyon County	Tracy Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 629-5518	327	29	11.3	56.3%	232 (70.9%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.0%)	57 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	65.7	304^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.5%		76.8	183^rd of 845 public elementary schools	78.3%	121	80.0	80.4	25.5	27.3	52.1	48.9	65.2	61.1	56.8	58.2	58.2	58.2	$11,813
Walnut Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Washington Ave	Walnut Grove	56180	Redwood County	Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 859-2141	297	19	15.8	60.9%	190 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.1%)	84 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	53.2	452^nd of 881 public elementary schools	48.7%		50	487^th of 845 public elementary schools	42.4%	35	62.9	63.2	35.9	45.5	51.7	47.2	57.9	43.6	39.4	47.3	38.5	38.5	$13,588
Milroy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	103 Prospect St	Milroy	56263	Redwood County	Milroy Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 336-2563	32	7	4.9	50.0%	26 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					33.3					33.3			$17,013
Southview Elementary	Public	2-4	601 E Southview Dr	Marshall	56258	Lyon County	Marshall Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 537-6924	527	43	12.2	64.1%	271 (51.4%)	40 (7.6%)	105 (19.9%)	76 (14.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)	46.6	534^th of 881 public elementary schools	39.4%		50.6	479^th of 845 public elementary schools	43.3%	55	48.6	53.3			50.9	40.6	46.7			43.5
Park Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1300 E Lyon St	Marshall	56258	Lyon County	Marshall Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 537-6948	404	45	9.0	65.1%	211 (52.2%)	32 (7.9%)	88 (21.8%)	48 (11.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)								(n/a)													$14,157
Lynd Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	106 Saint Albans St	Lynd	56157	Lyon County	Lynd Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(507) 865-4404	115	12	9.7	59.1%	76 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)	24.8	691^st of 881 public elementary schools	21.6%		38	587^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.5%	104	22.2	31.3			26.5	44.4	31.3			38.2			$16,137
Red Rock Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 6th Ave E	Lamberton	56152	Redwood County	Red Rock Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 752-7361	184	19	9.7	42.4%	163 (88.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.3%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.4%)	64.7	315^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.2%		66.2	294^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.2%	21	65.4	63.9	16.7	42.1	46.2	69.2	47.2	61.1	68.4	59.8	63.9	63.9	$13,210
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2640 Forest Ave	Slayton	56172	Murray County	Murray County Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 836-6450	386	32	12.2	43.3%	348 (90.2%)	4 (1.0%)	23 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	76.2	183^rd of 881 public elementary schools	79.2%		80.1	140^th of 845 public elementary schools	83.4%	43	66.1	78.3	35.9	74.6	63.3	60.7	63.0	52.8	70.9	61.9	64.2	64.2	$11,510
Murray County Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	2420 28th St	Slayton	56172	Murray County	Murray County Central Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(507) 836-6450	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Tracy Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Tracy Elementary?

Students at Tracy Elementary are 71% White, 17% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Tracy Elementary in?

Tracy Area Public School District

Is Tracy Elementary a good school?

Tracy Elementary ranks 304^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Tracy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tracy Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tracy Secondary

How many students attend Tracy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Tracy Elementary.

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