Is Oak Crest Elementary a good school?

Oak Crest Elementary ranks 324 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oak Crest Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Oak Crest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Crest Elementary?

Students at Oak Crest Elementary are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Oak Crest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oak Crest Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Belle Plaine Junior High High : Belle Plaine Senior High

Oak Crest Elementary

Summary:

Oak Crest Elementary is a public school in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, serving around 430 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the Belle Plaine Public School District, which is ranked 96 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Oak Crest Elementary consistently performs above the state average in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency, with particularly strong results in 3rd grade Math. The school's Hispanic students also excel, ranking 17th and 27th out of hundreds of Minnesota elementary schools in Math and Reading proficiency, respectively. Oak Crest effectively supports its special education and low-income students as well, with these subgroups ranking in the top 15% of the state. While the school's overall diversity is a strength, its White student population lags behind the state average in Math and Reading, suggesting an area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Oak Crest generally outperforms its counterparts, such as Chatfield Elementary. However, Cologne Academy, a public charter school about 10 miles away, consistently outperforms Oak Crest in both Math and Reading proficiency. Overall, Oak Crest Elementary is a well-performing school that provides a stable and reliable educational environment for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 3-6

1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011-8888

(952) 873-2402

District: Belle Plaine Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
324^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,717

Students who attend Oak Crest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Belle Plaine Junior High
High:	Belle Plaine Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Crest Elementary ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Oak Crest Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Belle Plaine Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Crest Elementary is 17.9. 1 elementary schools in the Belle Plaine Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Crest Elementary is $2,717. 1 elementary schools in the Belle Plaine Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Crest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Crest Elementary 324^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Oak Crest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Belle Plaine Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Plaine Public School District 96^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	62.31	343^rd	803	57.3%
2011	56.42	434^th	814	46.7%
2012	62.78	356^th	820	56.6%
2013	52.54	471^st	824	42.8%
2014	54.14	443^rd	826	46.4%
2015	54.62	458^th	840	45.5%
2016	63.93	336^th	848	60.4%
2017	67.58	303^rd	853	64.5%
2018	63.21	346^th	847	59.1%
2019	68.74	281^st	870	67.7%
2021	66.17	302^nd	869	65.2%
2022	67.76	285^th	858	66.8%
2023	63.98	320^th	845	62.1%
2024	63.84	324^th	881	63.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.22	136^th	463	70.6%
2019	63.01	178^th	515	65.4%
2021	63.18	121^st	417	71.0%
2022	76.45	72^nd	500	85.6%
2023	60.06	176^th	524	66.4%
2024	54.36	224^th	572	60.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.14	379^th	728	47.9%
2019	65.71	235^th	740	68.2%
2021	77.94	90^th	683	86.8%
2022	79.65	78^th	663	88.2%
2023	72.75	161^st	774	79.2%
2024	64.20	256^th	793	67.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.75	271^st	774	65.0%
2019	67.86	256^th	787	67.5%
2021	65.06	285^th	783	63.6%
2022	62.42	326^th	799	59.2%
2023	61.65	323^rd	787	59.0%
2024	59.19	341^st	809	57.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.52	408^th	779	47.6%
2019	64.67	309^th	798	61.3%
2021	61.73	312^th	784	60.2%
2022	68.35	255^th	808	68.4%
2023	61.88	312^th	799	61.0%
2024	61.85	320^th	826	61.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	86.81	10^th	153	93.5%
2022	74.41	27^th	209	87.1%
2023	83.28	19^th	214	91.1%
2024	87.06	17^th	249	93.2%

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Rank History for White students at Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.90	437^th	712	38.6%
2019	49.89	384^th	722	46.8%
2021	45.82	407^th	710	42.7%
2022	48.56	403^rd	725	44.4%
2023	46.00	398^th	712	44.1%
2024	44.03	443^rd	730	39.3%

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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 Oak Crest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	459	9	6	9	3	n/a	n/a	486
2009	439	6	14	8	3	n/a	n/a	470
2010	425	3	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	452
2011	427	2	13	12	0	0	5	459
2012	429	1	16	16	3	0	6	471
2013	434	2	11	16	2	3	6	474
2014	431	5	7	16	2	1	9	471
2015	446	7	9	24	2	1	16	505
2016	429	7	7	24	3	1	21	492
2017	432	6	10	23	2	1	19	493
2018	424	7	6	26	0	0	18	481
2019	428	7	6	27	1	1	21	491
2020	420	8	7	33	2	2	21	493
2021	404	7	7	40	4	2	24	488
2022	394	7	9	33	5	0	26	474
2023	354	11	8	27	5	0	25	430
2024	345	13	7	33	2	0	30	430

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 Oak Crest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	486	23.3	20.9	18.5
2009	470	25.4	18.5	17.9
2010	452	25.8	17.5	20.6
2011	459	26.5	17.2	26.8
2012	471	27.8	16.9	23.1
2013	474	27.5	17.2	22.4
2014	471	31.5	14.9	24
2015	505	33.0	15.3	23.8
2016	492	31.0	15.8	22
2017	493	31.0	15.8	21.3
2018	481	28.4	16.9	22.2
2019	491	28.7	17.1	19.1
2020	493	28.5	17.2	20.3
2021	488	27.5	17.7	19.1
2022	474	28.0	16.9	16.7
2023	430	24.0	17.9	30
2024	430	24.0	17.9	30.5

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 Oak Crest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	486	23.3	20.9	18.5
2009	470	25.4	18.5	17.9
2010	452	25.8	17.5	20.6
2011	459	26.5	17.2	26.8
2012	471	27.8	16.9	23.1
2013	474	27.5	17.2	22.4
2014	471	31.5	14.9	24
2015	505	33.0	15.3	23.8
2016	492	31.0	15.8	22
2017	493	31.0	15.8	21.3
2018	481	28.4	16.9	22.2
2019	491	28.7	17.1	19.1
2020	493	28.5	17.2	20.3
2021	488	27.5	17.7	19.1
2022	474	28.0	16.9	16.7
2023	430	24.0	17.9	30
2024	430	24.0	17.9	30.5

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 Oak Crest Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$2,717

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Crest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 281^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 320^th of 845 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Oak Crest Elementary)	71.4	67.4	4%
3rd Grade Math (Belle Plaine Public School District)	71.4	67.4	4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Oak Crest Elementary)	59.3	43.8	15.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Belle Plaine Public School District)	59.3	43.8	15.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Oak Crest Elementary)	76.7	65.3	11.4%
4th Grade Math (Belle Plaine Public School District)	76.7	65.3	11.4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Oak Crest Elementary)	63.8	46.9	16.9%
4th Grade Reading (Belle Plaine Public School District)	63.8	46.9	16.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Oak Crest Elementary)	50	51.2	1.2%
5th Grade Math (Belle Plaine Public School District)	50	51.2	1.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Oak Crest Elementary)	70.9	51.2	19.7%
5th Grade Reading (Belle Plaine Public School District)	70.9	51.2	19.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Oak Crest Elementary)	71.2	65.9	5.3%
5th Grade Science (Belle Plaine Public School District)	71.2	65.9	5.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Oak Crest Elementary)	49.6	43.4	6.2%
6th Grade Math (Belle Plaine Public School District)	49.6	43.4	6.2%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Oak Crest Elementary)	69.8	55.3	14.6%
6th Grade Reading (Belle Plaine Public School District)	69.8	55.3	14.6%
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	491	430	12.4%
African American	7	11	57.1%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	27	27
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	428	354	17.3%
Two or More Races	21	25	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.1%	30%	10.9%

Schools Near Oak Crest 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 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
Oak Crest Elementary	Public	3-6	1101 West Commerce Dr	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2402	430	24	17.9	30.5%	345 (80.2%)	13 (3.0%)	33 (7.7%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.0%)	63.8	324^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.2%		64	320^th of 845 public elementary schools	62.1%	4	71.0	56.8	53.6	45.2			56.2	51.9	46.3	52.6	52.8			51.1	52.1		52.1	$2,717
Belle Plaine ECSE	Public	PK	330 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 378-2451	39	0		46.2%	31 (79.5%)	4 (10.3%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)
Early Childhood Program	Public	PK	330 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2401	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																		$2,717
Chatfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	330 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 873-2401	346	30	11.4	33.5%	289 (83.5%)	8 (2.3%)	27 (7.8%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)								(n/a)																		$21,906
Jordan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	815 Sunset Dr	Jordan	55352	Scott County	Jordan Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 492-2336	624	50	12.4	34.6%	468 (75.0%)	22 (3.5%)	80 (12.8%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	63.6	332^nd of 881 public elementary schools	62.3%		62.8	330^th of 845 public elementary schools	60.9%	2	72.4	59.7					66.0	47.8	46.2					47.0				$11,338
Jordan Early Childhood	Public	PK	815 Sunset Dr	Jordan	55352	Scott County	Jordan Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 492-4336	40	0		30.0%	31 (77.5%)	1 (2.5%)	3 (7.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)																		$1,949
Minnesota New Country Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	127 N 8th St	Henderson	56044	Sibley County	Minnesota New Country School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 868-0071	78	8	9.9	46.2%	67 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	16.5	751^st of 881 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.5	705^th of 845 public elementary schools	16.6%	46	25.0	37.5		0.0			22.2	41.7	31.3		11.1			27.8				$10,848
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
Cologne Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1221 Village Pkwy	Cologne	55322	Carver County	Cologne Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(952) 466-2276	665	55	12.1	17.4%	458 (68.9%)	25 (3.8%)	31 (4.7%)	114 (17.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.1%)	92.4	23^rd of 881 public elementary schools	97.4%		92	22^nd of 845 public elementary schools	97.4%	1	77.0	85.9	77.8	82.4	81.5	82.1	80.9	66.2	84.6	74.4	76.5	81.5	80.6	77.1	72.2	71.6	72.0	$12,205
Cologne Academy Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	1221 Village Pkwy	Cologne	55322	Carver County	Cologne Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(952) 466-2276	23	6	4.0	47.8%	21 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							81.8							90.9

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