Lonsdale Pre K-6

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Lonsdale Pre K-6 ranks 348 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lonsdale Pre K-6 is an elementary school serving 305 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade in Lonsdale, Minnesota, which is part of the Tri-City United School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with particularly strong 3rd-grade math scores, and has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4.

Lonsdale Pre K-6 has a higher percentage of white students (84.59%) compared to the state average, but also a significant Hispanic population (8.2%) and a diverse mix of other racial groups. The school's academic performance data suggests it is effectively serving students from different backgrounds, with relatively small gaps in achievement. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.46%) compared to the state, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

While Lonsdale Pre K-6 outperforms the nearby Montgomery Pre K-8 school, it lags behind the higher-performing elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District, such as Greenvale Park Elementary and Bridgewater Elementary, which have consistently higher academic achievement and school rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1000 Idaho St SW
Lonsdale, MN 55046-5028

(507) 744-3900

District: Tri-City United School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,332

Students who attend Lonsdale Pre K-6 usually attend:

High:

Tri-City United High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 305

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lonsdale Pre K-6 ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Tri-City United School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Lonsdale Pre K-6 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tri-City United School District. Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tri-City United School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lonsdale Pre K-6 is 11.4. 1 elementary schools in the Tri-City United School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lonsdale Pre K-6 employs 26.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lonsdale Pre K-6 is $10,332, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Tri-City United School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lonsdale Pre K-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Lonsdale Pre K-6 348^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lonsdale Pre K-6 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Tri-City United School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-City United School District 184^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lonsdale Pre K-6

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Rank History for all students at Lonsdale Pre K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	79.47	116^th	840	86.2%
2016	79.84	122^nd	848	85.6%
2017	77.87	151^st	853	82.3%
2018	85.65	57^th	847	93.3%
2019	72.71	223^rd	870	74.4%
2021	58.90	392^nd	869	54.9%
2022	64.42	331^st	858	61.4%
2023	62.92	327^th	845	61.3%
2024	62.39	348^th	881	60.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lonsdale Pre K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	63.34	222^nd	683	67.5%
2022	61.99	222^nd	663	66.5%
2023	61.51	288^th	774	62.8%
2024	48.68	433^rd	793	45.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Lonsdale Pre K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	83.72	78^th	774	89.9%
2019	71.33	214^th	787	72.8%
2021	48.27	471^st	783	39.8%
2022	62.53	325^th	799	59.3%
2023	51.32	436^th	787	44.6%
2024	56.65	371^st	809	54.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lonsdale Pre K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.70	90^th	779	88.4%
2019	67.01	271^st	798	66.0%
2021	63.04	299^th	784	61.9%
2022	63.05	305^th	808	62.3%
2023	71.19	218^th	799	72.7%
2024	64.16	287^th	826	65.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lonsdale Pre K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.00	85^th	712	88.1%
2019	58.67	297^th	722	58.9%
2021	42.31	449^th	710	36.8%
2022	52.11	357^th	725	50.8%
2023	39.67	463^rd	712	35.0%
2024	51.16	356^th	730	51.2%

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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 Lonsdale Pre K-6

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	215	1	1	5	0	14	236
2014	233	0	2	10	1	14	260
2015	228	1	1	6	0	13	249
2016	234	0	1	2	1	11	249
2017	217	2	2	5	0	10	236
2018	200	1	2	6	0	11	220
2019	216	0	2	13	0	10	241
2020	264	0	2	19	0	15	300
2021	252	2	2	31	3	16	306
2022	253	5	4	32	4	11	309
2023	258	6	3	25	2	11	305
2024	253	6	2	27	2	15	305

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 Lonsdale Pre K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	236	14.3	16.4	24.2
2014	260	15.4	16.8	23.1
2015	249	17.0	14.6	24.5
2016	249	18.0	13.8	19.7
2017	236	19.3	12.2	19.9
2018	220	16.5	13.3	21.8
2019	241	16.6	14.4	19.5
2020	300	19.8	15.1	26.3
2021	306	20.4	14.9	27.1
2022	309	23.9	12.9	24.6
2023	305	21.0	14.4	32.5
2024	305	26.6	11.4	29.2

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 Lonsdale Pre K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	236	14.3	16.4	24.2
2014	260	15.4	16.8	23.1
2015	249	17.0	14.6	24.5
2016	249	18.0	13.8	19.7
2017	236	19.3	12.2	19.9
2018	220	16.5	13.3	21.8
2019	241	16.6	14.4	19.5
2020	300	19.8	15.1	26.3
2021	306	20.4	14.9	27.1
2022	309	23.9	12.9	24.6
2023	305	21.0	14.4	32.5
2024	305	26.6	11.4	29.2

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 Lonsdale Pre K-6

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,332

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lonsdale Pre K-6

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 223^rd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 327^th of 845 Elementary schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	73.7	60	13.7%
3rd Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)	69.4	56.2	13.2%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	55.3	35.6	19.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)	59.7	44.9	14.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	81	70.6	10.4%
4th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)	65.3	58.3	7%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	65.1	76.5	11.4%
4th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)	53.6	48.6	5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	63.6	46.2	17.5%
5th Grade Math (Tri-City United School District)	47.7	35.5	12.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	66.7	61.5	5.1%
5th Grade Reading (Tri-City United School District)	69.7	59.3	10.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Lonsdale Pre K-6)	72.7	48.7	24%
5th Grade Science (Tri-City United School District)	65.9	53.2	12.7%
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	241	305	26.6%
African American	0	6
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	13	25	92.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	216	258	19.4%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	32.5%	13%

Schools Near Lonsdale Pre K-6

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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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th 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 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Lonsdale Pre K-6	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Idaho St SW	Lonsdale	55046	Rice County	Tri-City United School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 744-3900	305	27	11.4	29.2%	253 (83.0%)	6 (2.0%)	27 (8.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	62.4	348^th of 881 public elementary schools	60.5%		62.9	327^th of 845 public elementary schools	61.3%	21	81.1	46.5	37.9	35.3			51.1	64.9	43.2	62.1	64.7			57.6	46.4		46.4	$10,332
Montgomery Pre K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	101 2nd St NE	Montgomery	56069	Le Sueur County	Tri-City United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 364-8119	606	44	13.9	46.0%	477 (78.7%)	11 (1.8%)	95 (15.7%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	53.9	444^th of 881 public elementary schools	49.6%		51.4	465^th of 845 public elementary schools	45.0%	21	68.1	39.0	43.6	31.3	37.5	22.6	38.0	44.7	42.4	58.2	59.4	46.2	38.8	47.6	49.1	20.2	31.7	$10,560
Eagle View	Public	K-5	25600 Nevada Ave	Elko New Market	55020	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-6000	551	45	12.3	18.5%	491 (89.1%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	64.2	318^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.9%		77.5	172^nd of 845 public elementary schools	79.6%	146	68.8	67.4	46.8				60.5	45.5	55.8	60.6				54.5	41.1		41.1	$9,869
Central Education Campus	Public	PK, KG-8	405 1st Ave NW	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-1700	106	14	7.5	26.4%	93 (87.7%)	2 (1.9%)	6 (5.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)								(n/a)																		$1,783
Falcon Ridge	Public	K-5	1200 Columbus Ave N	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 758-1600	518	38	13.7	22.6%	481 (92.9%)	6 (1.2%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	64.8	314^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.4%		66.7	285^th of 845 public elementary schools	66.3%	29	72.7	67.0	60.4				66.7	54.0	43.6	55.0				50.7	40.7		40.7	$10,576
Raven Stream Elementary	Public	K-5	300 11th Ave NW	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 758-1500	586	37	15.6	24.7%	533 (91.0%)	6 (1.0%)	20 (3.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	68	281^st of 881 public elementary schools	68.1%		75	205^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.7%	76	69.4	68.2	60.4				66.0	45.9	50.5	60.0				52.3	47.9		47.9	$9,507
Northfield Community Education Center	Public	PK	700 Lincoln Parkway	Northfield	55057	Rice County	Northfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 664-3649	92	17	5.3	48.9%	66 (71.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)																		$66,594
School Readiness Plus	Public	PK-K	700 Lincoln Parkway	Northfield	55057	Rice County	Northfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 645-1232	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$3,325
Big 9 Online Elementary	Public	K-5	201 Orchard St S	Northfield	55057	Rice County	Northfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 645-1201	0	2	6.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Greenvale Park Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Lincoln Pkwy	Northfield	55057	Rice County	Northfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 645-3500	482	40	12.0	34.6%	305 (63.3%)	17 (3.5%)	116 (24.1%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.8%)	76.5	174^th of 881 public elementary schools	80.2%		81.8	118^th of 845 public elementary schools	86.0%	56	58.0	70.9	69.9				66.3	54.3	61.6	74.0				62.9	52.1		52.1	$16,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Lonsdale Pre K-6

What is the racial makeup of Lonsdale Pre K-6?

Students at Lonsdale Pre K-6 are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Lonsdale Pre K-6 a good school?

Lonsdale Pre K-6 ranks 348^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lonsdale Pre K-6 in?

Tri-City United School District

What schools do graduates of Lonsdale Pre K-6 attend?

Students who attend Lonsdale Pre K-6 usually go on to attend:

High : Tri-City United High School

How many students attend Lonsdale Pre K-6?

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended Lonsdale Pre K-6.

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