Laurentian Elementary

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Laurentian Elementary ranks 188 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Laurentian Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eveleth, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 479 students. The school is part of the Rock Ridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 148 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurentian Elementary consistently outperforms the Rock Ridge Public Schools district and the state of Minnesota in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Laurentian Elementary ranked 188 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong in Math, with 58.63% of all students proficient or better, compared to 42.45% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Laurentian Elementary also excels in Science, with 64.71% of all students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (47.72%) and state (39.56%) averages. The school's exceptional performance for its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups suggests a strong focus on equity and inclusion.

When compared to nearby schools within the Rock Ridge Public Schools district, Laurentian Elementary stands out as the top performer, outpacing both Parkview Elementary and North Star Elementary in academic proficiency rates. Compared to schools in the Hibbing Public School District and Chisholm Public School District, Laurentian Elementary also demonstrates superior academic performance, particularly in Math and Science. The school's proximity to and strong performance relative to these nearby schools suggests that it may be an attractive option for families in the region seeking a high-quality elementary education.

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Public PK, KG-6

1409 Progress Pkwy
Eveleth, MN 55734-8888

(218) 735-6202

District: Rock Ridge Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
188^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 479

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurentian Elementary ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.83. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurentian Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurentian Elementary 188^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Laurentian Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rock Ridge Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Ridge Public Schools 148^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Laurentian Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.83	188^th	881	78.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Laurentian Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.63	53^rd	572	90.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurentian Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.35	89^th	793	88.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurentian Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.73	237^th	809	70.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurentian Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.08	177^th	826	78.6%

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Rank History for White students at Laurentian Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.89	292^nd	730	60.0%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	420	4	0	11	9	0	35	0	479

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 Laurentian Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	479	31.5	15.1	46.6

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 Laurentian Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	479	31.5	15.1	46.6

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.

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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
Laurentian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1409 Progress Pkwy	Eveleth	55734	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 735-6202	479	32	15.1	46.6%	420 (87.7%)	4 (0.8%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.3%)	75.8	188^th of 881 public elementary schools	78.7%					(n/a)	68.4	74.1	48.5	43.1	58.6	57.9	63.8	63.2	59.7	61.4	64.7	64.7
North Star Elementary	Public	3-6	7 Fayal Avenue	Eveleth	55734	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 742-3943	408	29	14.0	41.7%	326 (79.9%)	8 (2.0%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.3%)	59.5	378^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.1%		46.4	516^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.9%	138	67.9	58.6	31.4	20.6	43.1	43.9	58.1	75.5	49.5	57.5	58.8	58.8
Parkview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	506 N 9th Ave W	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 742-3802	383	26	14.7	53.0%	291 (76.0%)	15 (3.9%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.7%)								(n/a)
Merritt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8659 Unity Drive	Mountain Iron	55768	St. Louis County	Mountain Iron-Buhl School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 735-8271	350	22	15.5	51.4%	297 (84.9%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.3%)	67.8	282^nd of 881 public elementary schools	68.0%		72.8	225^th of 845 public elementary schools	73.4%	57	79.6	68.1	45.7	47.8	60.1	65.9	53.2	56.5	59.6	58.7	32.6	32.6	$14,750
Cherry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3943 Tamminen Rd	Iron	55751	St. Louis County	St. Louis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 258-8991	307	25	12.0	44.0%	270 (87.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	50.7	486^th of 881 public elementary schools	44.8%		46.3	517^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.8%	31	63.2	34.2	28.3	25.0	37.0	51.4	34.2	61.7	77.5	56.8	44.7	44.7	$10,430
Mesabi East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 N 1st St W	Aurora	55705	St. Louis County	Mesabi East School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 229-3321	474	38	12.4	51.1%	411 (86.7%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	49.2	500^th of 881 public elementary schools	43.2%		51.3	468^th of 845 public elementary schools	44.6%	32	47.4	61.6	31.0	15.4	39.5	42.1	53.4	56.9	47.7	50.2	51.7	51.7	$12,740
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1000 NE 1st Ave	Chisholm	55719	St. Louis County	Chisholm Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 254-5726	214	15	14.0	59.8%	179 (83.6%)	4 (1.9%)	9 (4.2%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.0%)								(n/a)	47.9				47.9	41.7				41.7			$13,037
Hibbing Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	2100 12th Ave E	Hibbing	55746	St. Louis County	Hibbing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 208-0852	39	0		64.1%	38 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Washington Elementary	Public	K-2	2100 12th Ave E	Hibbing	55746	St. Louis County	Hibbing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 208-0843	222	28	7.8	68.9%	168 (75.7%)	8 (3.6%)	10 (4.5%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.1%)								(n/a)													$13,532
Lincoln Elementary	Public	2-6	1114 E 23rd St	Hibbing	55746	St. Louis County	Hibbing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 208-0842	622	38	16.3	52.4%	515 (82.8%)	17 (2.7%)	25 (4.0%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.7%)	66.4	293^rd of 881 public elementary schools	66.7%		67.5	275^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.5%	18	72.8	55.2	44.2	38.2	52.7	50.6	50.7	61.3	60.3	55.8	59.4	59.4	$12,433

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurentian Elementary

What district is Laurentian Elementary in?

Rock Ridge Public Schools

How many students attend Laurentian Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Laurentian Elementary.

Is Laurentian Elementary a good school?

Laurentian Elementary ranks 188^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Laurentian Elementary?

Students at Laurentian Elementary are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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