Barnum Elementary

Summary:

Barnum Elementary is a public elementary school serving 333 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Barnum, Minnesota. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in math, reading, and science, and has maintained a strong performance over the years.

Barnum Elementary's academic excellence is evident across different metrics. The school's overall math proficiency of 54.89% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the state average of 45.47%, and its 4th grade math proficiency of 63.27% was even more impressive, surpassing the state average of 56.72%. In science, the school's 5th grade proficiency of 65.12% was also much higher than the state average of 45.02%. Barnum Elementary's performance is particularly strong for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 112 out of 793 Minnesota elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Willow River Elementary and Moose Lake Elementary, Barnum Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency. For example, in 2023-2024, Barnum Elementary's overall math proficiency of 54.89% was significantly higher than Willow River Elementary's 47.33% and Moose Lake Elementary's 42.86%. The school's strong performance across different student subgroups, including low-income and special education students, is a notable strength.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3813 E. North St.
       Barnum, MN  55707-0227


(218) 389-6976

District: Barnum Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,858 Help


Students who attend Barnum Elementary usually attend:

High:    Barnum Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barnum Elementary ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), two or more races (6.6%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnum Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnum Elementary is $11,858.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnum Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnum Elementary 237th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Barnum Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Barnum Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnum Public School District 71st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barnum Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barnum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.21 297th 674 55.9%
2004 57.98 324th 676 52.1%
2005 65.26 232nd 685 66.1%
2006 55.00 411th 756 45.6%
2007 43.95 551st 777 29.1%
2008 57.73 395th 781 49.4%
2009 60.14 193rd 434 55.5%
2010 61.72 357th 803 55.5%
2011 55.45 449th 814 44.8%
2012 43.91 583rd 820 28.9%
2013 52.21 474th 824 42.5%
2014 52.61 464th 826 43.8%
2015 73.17 210th 840 75.0%
2016 81.62 93rd 848 89.0%
2017 84.67 67th 853 92.1%
2018 82.31 92nd 847 89.1%
2019 81.92 113th 870 87.0%
2021 70.19 252nd 869 71.0%
2022 69.93 261st 858 69.6%
2023 67.34 276th 845 67.3%
2024 71.83 237th 881 73.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barnum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.32 6th 515 98.8%
2021 46.78 225th 417 46.0%
2022 64.90 145th 500 71.0%
2023 45.75 285th 524 45.6%
2024 51.01 260th 572 54.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.86 26th 728 96.4%
2019 89.84 22nd 740 97.0%
2021 52.72 333rd 683 51.2%
2022 60.90 237th 663 64.3%
2023 73.10 155th 774 80.0%
2024 77.75 112th 793 85.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Barnum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.53 121st 774 84.4%
2019 77.21 141st 787 82.1%
2021 63.93 292nd 783 62.7%
2022 70.58 233rd 799 70.8%
2023 73.80 195th 787 75.2%
2024 67.87 254th 809 68.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Barnum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.45 81st 779 89.6%
2019 80.94 104th 798 87.0%
2021 70.61 207th 784 73.6%
2022 64.88 286th 808 64.6%
2023 55.74 380th 799 52.4%
2024 67.74 241st 826 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Barnum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.63 157th 712 77.9%
2019 70.02 190th 722 73.7%
2021 50.05 346th 710 51.3%
2022 53.02 349th 725 51.9%
2023 47.06 385th 712 45.9%
2024 52.86 342nd 730 53.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Barnum Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 0 7 0 7 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 365 0 5 0 15 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 385 0 5 1 9 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 361 0 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 342 1 5 0 7 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 354 0 2 0 8 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 339 2 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 344 5 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 344 5 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 333 1 1 1 10 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 321 2 1 2 16 n/a n/a 3 345
1999 312 1 0 1 18 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 300 2 0 3 16 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 297 1 0 4 14 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 306 3 2 3 14 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 306 3 2 3 14 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 332 3 3 2 12 n/a n/a 0 352
2005 321 3 3 2 8 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 356 4 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 392 4 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 400 3 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 406 6 2 4 7 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 418 6 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 418 1 1 8 4 0 18 0 450
2012 425 0 1 4 4 0 19 0 453
2013 440 0 1 2 7 0 14 0 464
2014 416 1 2 5 6 0 16 0 446
2015 390 1 1 6 6 0 24 0 428
2016 394 0 0 8 5 0 28 0 435
2017 389 0 0 10 3 0 24 0 426
2018 376 0 0 9 2 0 17 0 404
2019 341 0 0 8 2 0 14 0 365
2020 332 0 0 11 2 0 33 0 378
2021 304 2 0 10 5 0 30 0 351
2022 298 4 2 8 1 0 26 0 339
2023 298 2 4 4 3 0 22 0 333

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 Barnum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 20.5 19.2 22.3
1989 385 19.5 19.7 22.6
1990 400 18.2 21.9 24
1991 370 20.1 18.4 27.8
1992 355 16.6 21.3 32.1
1993 364 17.0 21.4 22.3
1994 354 18.0 19.7 26.8
1995 360 17.0 21.2 30.3
1996 360 17.0 21.2 30.3
1997 346 18.3 18.9 27.5
1998 345 n/a 0.0 27.8
1999 332 19.6 16.9 28.9
2000 321 19.6 16.4 48
2001 316 20.0 15.8 39.9
2002 328 19.3 17.0 36.9
2003 328 19.3 17.0 36.9
2004 352 20.6 17.1 38.9
2005 337 17.6 19.1 33.8
2006 371 20.7 17.9 34
2007 403 23.0 17.5 35.5
2008 412 24.8 16.6 29.9
2009 425 23.6 18.0 32.7
2010 435 25.4 17.0 37.7
2011 450 29.2 15.3 41.6
2012 453 31.7 14.2 44.8
2013 464 30.7 15.1 43.1
2014 446 29.7 15.0 40.4
2015 428 31.0 13.8 39.7
2016 435 29.0 15.0 39.3
2017 426 31.5 13.4 31
2018 404 31.5 12.8 29.5
2019 365 26.8 13.6 33.4
2020 378 28.0 13.4 31.2
2021 351 28.0 12.5 27.1
2022 339 27.9 12.1 23
2023 333 27.0 12.3 40.2

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 Barnum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 20.5 19.2 22.3
1989 385 19.5 19.7 22.6
1990 400 18.2 21.9 24
1991 370 20.1 18.4 27.8
1992 355 16.6 21.3 32.1
1993 364 17.0 21.4 22.3
1994 354 18.0 19.7 26.8
1995 360 17.0 21.2 30.3
1996 360 17.0 21.2 30.3
1997 346 18.3 18.9 27.5
1998 345 n/a 0.0 27.8
1999 332 19.6 16.9 28.9
2000 321 19.6 16.4 48
2001 316 20.0 15.8 39.9
2002 328 19.3 17.0 36.9
2003 328 19.3 17.0 36.9
2004 352 20.6 17.1 38.9
2005 337 17.6 19.1 33.8
2006 371 20.7 17.9 34
2007 403 23.0 17.5 35.5
2008 412 24.8 16.6 29.9
2009 425 23.6 18.0 32.7
2010 435 25.4 17.0 37.7
2011 450 29.2 15.3 41.6
2012 453 31.7 14.2 44.8
2013 464 30.7 15.1 43.1
2014 446 29.7 15.0 40.4
2015 428 31.0 13.8 39.7
2016 435 29.0 15.0 39.3
2017 426 31.5 13.4 31
2018 404 31.5 12.8 29.5
2019 365 26.8 13.6 33.4
2020 378 28.0 13.4 31.2
2021 351 28.0 12.5 27.1
2022 339 27.9 12.1 23
2023 333 27.0 12.3 40.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnum Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,858

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnum Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 276th of 845 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barnum Elementary)90.962.8
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)90.962.8
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Barnum Elementary)69.155.8
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)69.155.8
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Barnum Elementary)76.665.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)76.665.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Barnum Elementary)67.473.8
 6.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)67.473.8
 6.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Barnum Elementary)63.543.9
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)63.543.9
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Barnum Elementary)8163.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)8163.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Barnum Elementary)76.259.7
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Barnum Public School District)76.259.7
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Barnum Elementary)55.845.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Barnum Public School District)55.845.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Barnum Elementary)7543.1
 31.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Barnum Public School District)7543.1
 31.9%
   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 Students365333
 8.8%
African American02
American Indian23
 50%
Asian04
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White341298
 12.6%
Two or More Races1422
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%40.2%
 6.8%


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Students at Barnum Elementary are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Barnum Elementary ranks 237th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Barnum Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Barnum Secondary

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended Barnum Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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