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Badger Elementary

Summary:

Badger Elementary is a public elementary school located in Badger, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Badger Public School District, which is ranked 147 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Badger Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.16%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 107 out of 826 Minnesota elementary schools in 2013-2014 (4 stars) to 524 out of 845 in 2022-2023 (2 stars), indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools. Interestingly, the school ranks significantly lower for male students and white students compared to female students and low socioeconomic status students. Badger Elementary's test scores on the MCA-III assessments are generally below the state averages, particularly in math, but the school performs better in reading.

Despite these challenges, Badger Elementary's small size of 109 students could provide opportunities for more personalized attention and targeted interventions. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.14% in 2021-2022 to 57.8% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from low-income families. Nearby schools like Roseau Elementary and Greenbush Elementary, which are part of the Roseau Public School District and Greenbush Middle River Schools, respectively, may provide useful comparisons and insights for Badger Elementary as it works to address its challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 110 Carpenter Ave
       Badger, MN  56714-4148

(218) 528-3201

District: Badger Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,486 Help


Students who attend Badger Elementary usually attend:

High:    Badger Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
7.3%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Badger Elementary ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), two or more races (7.3%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Badger Elementary is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Badger Elementary is $15,486.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Badger Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Badger Elementary 501st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Badger Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Badger Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Badger Public School District 147th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Badger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Badger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.02 163rd 674 75.8%
2004 59.98 299th 676 55.8%
2005 74.10 142nd 685 79.3%
2006 69.88 197th 756 73.9%
2007 54.76 411th 777 47.1%
2008 69.31 212th 781 72.9%
2010 47.54 553rd 803 31.1%
2011 57.82 415th 814 49.0%
2012 56.65 449th 820 45.2%
2013 75.86 167th 824 79.7%
2014 79.97 107th 826 87.0%
2015 78.80 124th 840 85.2%
2016 57.68 423rd 848 50.1%
2017 48.78 520th 853 39.0%
2018 50.23 493rd 847 41.8%
2019 63.38 357th 870 59.0%
2021 58.31 402nd 869 53.7%
2022 53.30 455th 858 47.0%
2023 45.56 524th 845 38.0%
2024 48.99 501st 881 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Badger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.29 403rd 774 47.9%
2024 85.35 60th 793 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Badger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.16 417th 809 48.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Badger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.63 468th 779 39.9%
2019 62.30 341st 798 57.3%
2023 31.14 594th 799 25.7%
2024 30.15 622nd 826 24.7%
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Rank History for White students at Badger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.81 627th 712 11.9%
2019 40.27 499th 722 30.9%
2021 25.05 616th 710 13.2%
2022 33.95 541st 725 25.4%
2023 26.27 595th 712 16.4%
2024 24.82 613th 730 16.0%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Badger Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 120 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1989 128 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1990 136 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1991 144 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1992 137 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 139
1993 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1994 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1995 124 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1996 124 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1997 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1998 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 123
1999 108 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 111 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 119 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2002 119 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 119 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 114 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2005 117 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2006 122 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 129 6 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 118 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 125 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2010 129 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2011 115 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 117
2012 134 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 138
2013 134 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 138
2014 125 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 132
2015 125 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 132
2016 123 5 4 4 0 0 0 0 136
2017 137 4 2 2 0 0 2 0 147
2018 113 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 120
2019 99 4 1 0 0 0 4 0 108
2020 105 4 1 0 0 0 5 0 115
2021 94 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 104
2022 98 5 0 2 0 0 6 0 111
2023 95 3 0 3 0 0 8 0 109

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 Badger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 7.4 16.4 21.3
1989 129 7.4 17.4 26.4
1990 137 9.0 15.2 27.7
1991 146 9.7 15.0 26.7
1992 139 8.0 17.3 29.5
1993 137 8.4 16.3 23.4
1994 128 8.2 15.6 27.3
1995 125 0.0 0.0 16.8
1996 125 0.0 0.0 16.8
1997 127 0.0 0.0 21.3
1998 123 n/a 0.0 29.5
1999 112 8.6 13.0 26.8
2000 115 9.2 12.5 52.2
2001 123 9.5 12.9 48.8
2002 123 9.9 12.4 48
2003 123 9.9 12.4 48
2004 117 10.3 11.4 50.4
2005 122 9.7 12.6 53.3
2006 127 9.9 12.8 55.1
2007 138 9.9 13.9 50.7
2008 124 9.9 12.5 50
2009 130 9.9 13.1 52.3
2010 134 9.8 13.5 50
2011 117 10.5 11.0 47.9
2012 138 10.0 13.6 47.1
2013 138 10.0 13.7 50.7
2014 132 10.3 12.7 43.9
2015 132 11.0 12.0 47
2016 136 11.0 12.3 46.3
2017 147 12.0 12.2 51.7
2018 120 11.3 10.5 46.7
2019 108 11.1 9.6 47.2
2020 115 12.0 9.5 19.1
2021 104 11.0 9.4 37.5
2022 111 10.9 10.1 35.1
2023 109 10.2 10.6 57.8

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 Badger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 7.4 16.4 21.3
1989 129 7.4 17.4 26.4
1990 137 9.0 15.2 27.7
1991 146 9.7 15.0 26.7
1992 139 8.0 17.3 29.5
1993 137 8.4 16.3 23.4
1994 128 8.2 15.6 27.3
1995 125 0.0 0.0 16.8
1996 125 0.0 0.0 16.8
1997 127 0.0 0.0 21.3
1998 123 n/a 0.0 29.5
1999 112 8.6 13.0 26.8
2000 115 9.2 12.5 52.2
2001 123 9.5 12.9 48.8
2002 123 9.9 12.4 48
2003 123 9.9 12.4 48
2004 117 10.3 11.4 50.4
2005 122 9.7 12.6 53.3
2006 127 9.9 12.8 55.1
2007 138 9.9 13.9 50.7
2008 124 9.9 12.5 50
2009 130 9.9 13.1 52.3
2010 134 9.8 13.5 50
2011 117 10.5 11.0 47.9
2012 138 10.0 13.6 47.1
2013 138 10.0 13.7 50.7
2014 132 10.3 12.7 43.9
2015 132 11.0 12.0 47
2016 136 11.0 12.3 46.3
2017 147 12.0 12.2 51.7
2018 120 11.3 10.5 46.7
2019 108 11.1 9.6 47.2
2020 115 12.0 9.5 19.1
2021 104 11.0 9.4 37.5
2022 111 10.9 10.1 35.1
2023 109 10.2 10.6 57.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Badger Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,486

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Badger 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 357th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 524th of 845 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Badger Elementary)53.957.9
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Badger Public School District)53.957.9
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Badger Elementary)53.931.6
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)53.931.6
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Badger Elementary)7540
 35%
   4th Grade Math (Badger Public School District)7540
 35%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Badger Elementary)56.345
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)56.345
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Badger Elementary)5041.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Badger Public School District)5041.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Badger Elementary)81.366.7
 14.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)81.366.7
 14.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Badger Elementary)68.875
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Badger Public School District)68.875
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Badger Elementary)47.416.7
 30.7%
   6th Grade Math (Badger Public School District)47.416.7
 30.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Badger Elementary)68.441.7
 26.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Badger Public School District)68.441.7
 26.8%
   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 Students108109
 0.9%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White9995
 4%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%57.8%
 10.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Badger Elementary.

Students who attend Badger Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Badger Secondary

Students at Badger Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Badger Elementary ranks 501st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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