Is Barnesville Elementary a good school?

Barnesville Elementary ranks 165 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Barnesville Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 504 students attended Barnesville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Barnesville Elementary?

Students at Barnesville Elementary are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Barnesville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Barnesville Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Barnesville Secondary

Barnesville Elementary

Summary:

Barnesville Elementary is a public elementary school in Barnesville, Minnesota, serving 504 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Barnesville Public School District, which is ranked 48 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnesville Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in Minnesota, with students performing significantly better than the state average in Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade Math, with proficiency rates of 75% and 72.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 58.79% and 56.72%. Additionally, Barnesville Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.6% to 23.61% over the past 3 years, which is lower than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Dorothy Dodds Elementary and Viking Elementary.

Barnesville Elementary has maintained a consistently high performance, ranking in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools for the past 10 years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. This level of sustained excellence suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community. Additionally, the school's lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools may be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance, as smaller class sizes can allow for more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public K-6

310 5th St SE
Barnesville, MN 56514-0189

(218) 354-2300

District: Barnesville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,114

Students who attend Barnesville Elementary usually attend:

High:

Barnesville Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barnesville Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnesville Elementary is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Barnesville Elementary employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnesville Elementary is $10,114.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnesville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnesville Elementary 165^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Barnesville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Barnesville Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnesville Public School District 48^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnesville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barnesville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	69.66	181^st	674	73.1%
2004	78.19	92^nd	676	86.4%
2005	84.29	32^nd	685	95.3%
2006	81.02	77^th	756	89.8%
2007	82.56	57^th	777	92.7%
2008	75.53	136^th	781	82.6%
2009	73.21	100^th	434	77.0%
2010	71.24	208^th	803	74.1%
2011	61.89	360^th	814	55.8%
2012	77.52	124^th	820	84.9%
2013	82.30	83^rd	824	89.9%
2014	83.80	65^th	826	92.1%
2015	90.75	12^th	840	98.6%
2016	91.51	11^th	848	98.7%
2017	85.06	63^rd	853	92.6%
2018	90.47	19^th	847	97.8%
2019	91.70	17^th	870	98.0%
2021	79.80	134^th	869	84.6%
2022	79.48	141^st	858	83.6%
2023	77.65	169^th	845	80.0%
2024	77.75	165^th	881	81.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Barnesville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	90.35	11^th	515	97.9%
2021	55.47	165^th	417	60.4%
2022	65.94	140^th	500	72.0%
2023	56.18	205^th	524	60.9%
2024	72.92	106^th	572	81.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnesville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	97.41	1^st	728	99.9%
2019	96.12	4^th	740	99.5%
2021	83.05	59^th	683	91.4%
2022	82.23	58^th	663	91.3%
2023	80.44	89^th	774	88.5%
2024	76.50	125^th	793	84.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Barnesville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	88.28	29^th	774	96.3%
2019	91.19	14^th	787	98.2%
2021	81.58	88^th	783	88.8%
2022	80.55	103^rd	799	87.1%
2023	78.63	135^th	787	82.8%
2024	74.97	169^th	809	79.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Barnesville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	89.69	16^th	779	97.9%
2019	88.46	33^rd	798	95.9%
2021	71.86	196^th	784	75.0%
2022	73.85	182^nd	808	77.5%
2023	72.58	208^th	799	74.0%
2024	74.19	187^th	826	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Barnesville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	86.55	33^rd	712	95.4%
2019	87.04	29^th	722	96.0%
2021	66.80	201^st	710	71.7%
2022	67.40	199^th	725	72.6%
2023	64.83	220^th	712	69.1%
2024	59.90	273^rd	730	62.6%

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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 Barnesville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	505	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1989	470	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
1990	454	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1991	431	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1992	426	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	433
1993	404	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1994	401	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1995	433	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1996	433	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1997	422	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1998	421	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	427
1999	409	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2000	388	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2001	397	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2002	392	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2003	392	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2004	407	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2005	402	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2006	415	5	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
2007	428	5	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2008	435	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2009	425	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2010	450	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
2011	456	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	461
2012	471	0	0	4	1	0	2	0	478
2013	450	0	0	10	1	0	11	0	472
2014	454	1	0	9	5	0	11	0	480
2015	445	4	0	9	5	0	14	0	477
2016	439	4	0	9	0	0	19	0	471
2017	427	3	0	8	0	0	18	0	456
2018	433	4	0	5	1	0	19	0	462
2019	443	3	0	7	1	0	17	0	471
2020	449	5	0	7	3	0	21	0	485
2021	457	3	0	10	4	0	19	0	493
2022	472	2	0	16	4	0	12	0	506
2023	468	3	0	16	3	0	14	0	504

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 Barnesville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	28.1	18.0	20.5
1989	473	27.7	17.0	0
1990	459	27.2	16.8	19.4
1991	436	23.8	18.3	17.9
1992	433	24.8	17.4	15.2
1993	412	23.8	17.3	18
1994	408	23.3	17.5	16.9
1995	438	25.5	17.2	17.8
1996	438	25.5	17.2	17.8
1997	424	26.8	15.8	16
1998	427	n/a	0.0	16.8
1999	421	28.0	15.0	17.6
2000	400	27.3	14.7	33.5
2001	403	23.5	17.1	28.3
2002	399	21.4	18.6	29.1
2003	399	21.4	18.6	29.1
2004	412	22.6	18.2	26
2005	408	23.3	17.5	27.5
2006	425	23.5	18.1	25.4
2007	436	26.5	16.5	31.2
2008	440	26.7	16.5	24.8
2009	429	28.4	15.1	25.2
2010	453	27.7	16.3	28.3
2011	461	27.7	16.6	26.2
2012	478	29.6	16.1	23.4
2013	472	29.0	16.2	22.7
2014	480	31.2	15.3	20.8
2015	477	29.0	16.4	19.9
2016	471	28.0	16.8	18.5
2017	456	28.0	16.2	18.9
2018	462	28.0	16.4	17.7
2019	471	30.2	15.5	19.1
2020	485	31.3	15.4	18.6
2021	493	31.6	15.5	17
2022	506	29.6	17.0	16.6
2023	504	30.9	16.2	23.6

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 Barnesville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	28.1	18.0	20.5
1989	473	27.7	17.0	0
1990	459	27.2	16.8	19.4
1991	436	23.8	18.3	17.9
1992	433	24.8	17.4	15.2
1993	412	23.8	17.3	18
1994	408	23.3	17.5	16.9
1995	438	25.5	17.2	17.8
1996	438	25.5	17.2	17.8
1997	424	26.8	15.8	16
1998	427	n/a	0.0	16.8
1999	421	28.0	15.0	17.6
2000	400	27.3	14.7	33.5
2001	403	23.5	17.1	28.3
2002	399	21.4	18.6	29.1
2003	399	21.4	18.6	29.1
2004	412	22.6	18.2	26
2005	408	23.3	17.5	27.5
2006	425	23.5	18.1	25.4
2007	436	26.5	16.5	31.2
2008	440	26.7	16.5	24.8
2009	429	28.4	15.1	25.2
2010	453	27.7	16.3	28.3
2011	461	27.7	16.6	26.2
2012	478	29.6	16.1	23.4
2013	472	29.0	16.2	22.7
2014	480	31.2	15.3	20.8
2015	477	29.0	16.4	19.9
2016	471	28.0	16.8	18.5
2017	456	28.0	16.2	18.9
2018	462	28.0	16.4	17.7
2019	471	30.2	15.5	19.1
2020	485	31.3	15.4	18.6
2021	493	31.6	15.5	17
2022	506	29.6	17.0	16.6
2023	504	30.9	16.2	23.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnesville Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,114

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnesville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 169^th of 845 Elementary schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barnesville Elementary)	87.9	85.1	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Barnesville Public School District)	87.9	85.1	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Barnesville Elementary)	80.3	69.1	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Barnesville Public School District)	80.3	69.1	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Barnesville Elementary)	91.4	70.7	20.8%
4th Grade Math (Barnesville Public School District)	91.4	70.7	20.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Barnesville Elementary)	77.1	60	17.1%
4th Grade Reading (Barnesville Public School District)	77.1	60	17.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Barnesville Elementary)	73.5	58.6	15%
5th Grade Math (Barnesville Public School District)	73.5	58.6	15%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Barnesville Elementary)	89.7	78.6	11.1%
5th Grade Reading (Barnesville Public School District)	89.7	78.6	11.1%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Barnesville Elementary)	76.5	67.1	9.3%
5th Grade Science (Barnesville Public School District)	76.5	67.1	9.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Barnesville Elementary)	70.6	34.4	36.2%
6th Grade Math (Barnesville Public School District)	70.6	34.4	36.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Barnesville Elementary)	88.2	46.8	41.5%
6th Grade Reading (Barnesville Public School District)	88.2	46.8	41.5%
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	471	504	7%
African American	3	3
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	468	5.6%
Two or More Races	17	14	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.1%	23.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Barnesville 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
Barnesville Elementary	Public	K-6	310 5th St SE	Barnesville	56514	Clay County	Barnesville Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 354-2300	504	31	16.2	23.6%	468 (92.9%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	77.8	165^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.3%		77.7	169^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.0%	4	75.0	72.6	46.6	52.9	62.1	57.9	65.8	61.6	63.2	62.1	60.3	60.3	$10,114
Rothsay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2040 County Road 52	Rothsay	56579	Wilkin County	Rothsay Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 867-2116	169	13	13.1	40.8%	157 (92.9%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	70.3	254^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.2%		57	403^rd of 845 public elementary schools	52.3%	149	77.8	60.0	43.8	48.0	57.1	55.6	52.0	62.5	68.0	59.5	43.8	43.8	$10,888
Hawley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	915 7th St	Hawley	56549	Clay County	Hawley Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 483-3316	614	37	16.5	20.4%	583 (95.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	83.5	107^th of 881 public elementary schools	87.9%		84.3	101^st of 845 public elementary schools	88.0%	6	73.7	85.7	57.3	68.2	71.6	56.8	70.3	65.9	77.3	67.4	50.0	50.0	$9,863
Viking Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Viking Dr	Pelican Rapids	56572	Otter Tail County	Pelican Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 863-2911	460	41	11.3	60.7%	236 (51.3%)	46 (10.0%)	156 (33.9%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	52	470^th of 881 public elementary schools	46.7%		45.8	523^rd of 845 public elementary schools	38.1%	53	52.2	62.8	54.2	33.9	50.4	41.8	43.1	57.6	37.3	44.9	47.5	47.5	$11,438
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School	Public	K-4	4400 24th Ave. S.	Moorhead	56560	Clay County	Moorhead Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 284-1300	658	50	13.1	49.7%	425 (64.6%)	94 (14.3%)	61 (9.3%)	15 (2.3%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.1%)	39.4	587^th of 881 public elementary schools	33.4%		44.8	532^nd of 845 public elementary schools	37.0%	55	45.5	52.1			48.8	39.5	37.5			38.5			$11,653

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barnesville Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Barnesville Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnesville Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnesville Elementary

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Schools Near Barnesville Elementary