Is South Terrace Elementary a good school?

South Terrace Elementary ranks 612 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Terrace Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended South Terrace Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of South Terrace Elementary?

Students at South Terrace Elementary are 81% White, 11% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of South Terrace Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Terrace Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Carlton Secondary

South Terrace Elementary

Summary:

South Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlton, Minnesota, serving 167 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Carlton Public School District, which is ranked 318 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Terrace Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science often exceeding district and state averages. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 180 out of 869 Minnesota elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years, suggesting inconsistent performance. Compared to nearby schools like Laura MacArthur Elementary and Stowe Elementary, South Terrace has a higher percentage of White students, but some schools, such as Churchill Elementary and Winterquist Elementary, consistently outperform it across multiple metrics.

One notable challenge facing South Terrace Elementary is the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which has risen from 24.62% in 2020-2021 to 42.51% in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be facing growing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance. The school's leadership and the Carlton Public School District will need to closely monitor the school's progress and implement strategies to support student success, particularly for subgroups whose performance has been inconsistent.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718-0620

(218) 384-4225

District: Carlton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
612^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,558

Students who attend South Terrace Elementary usually attend:

High:

Carlton Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Two or more races:

11.4%

American Indian:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Terrace Elementary ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), two or more races (11.4%), American Indian (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare South Terrace Elementary employs 17.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Terrace Elementary is $13,558.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Terrace Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Terrace Elementary 612^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See South Terrace Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Carlton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlton Public School District 318^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Terrace Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Terrace Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	75.98	113^th	674	83.2%
2004	64.71	241^st	676	64.3%
2005	60.20	298^th	685	56.5%
2006	63.94	282^nd	756	62.7%
2007	53.55	438^th	777	43.6%
2008	43.42	559^th	781	28.4%
2009	55.53	218^th	434	49.8%
2010	55.92	445^th	803	44.6%
2011	58.69	402^nd	814	50.6%
2012	75.96	141^st	820	82.8%
2013	53.34	465^th	824	43.6%
2014	60.39	382^nd	826	53.8%
2015	59.74	391^st	840	53.5%
2016	59.33	400^th	848	52.8%
2017	71.64	242^nd	853	71.6%
2018	63.85	339^th	847	60.0%
2019	59.52	415^th	870	52.3%
2021	76.10	180^th	869	79.3%
2022	44.60	543^rd	858	36.7%
2023	58.90	380^th	845	55.0%
2024	35.49	612^th	881	30.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Terrace Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.38	342^nd	463	26.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Terrace Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.59	252^nd	728	65.4%
2019	77.23	108^th	740	85.4%
2021	98.89	2^nd	683	99.7%
2024	45.02	466^th	793	41.2%

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Rank History for Female students at South Terrace Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.54	158^th	774	79.6%
2019	55.73	421^st	787	46.5%
2021	76.53	140^th	783	82.1%
2022	38.47	546^th	799	31.7%
2023	53.63	407^th	787	48.3%
2024	31.92	594^th	809	26.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Terrace Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	53.03	436^th	779	44.0%
2019	60.40	368^th	798	53.9%
2021	65.77	264^th	784	66.3%
2022	46.61	502^nd	808	37.9%
2024	39.20	550^th	826	33.4%

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Rank History for White students at South Terrace Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.82	329^th	712	53.8%
2019	43.92	455^th	722	37.0%
2021	71.62	162^nd	710	77.2%
2022	37.71	505^th	725	30.3%
2023	51.83	348^th	712	51.1%
2024	23.99	617^th	730	15.5%

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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 South Terrace Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	408	0	1	3	36	n/a	n/a	0	448
1989	412	0	0	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	445
1990	424	0	0	0	36	n/a	n/a	0	460
1991	409	2	0	0	42	n/a	n/a	0	453
1992	407	1	1	0	47	n/a	n/a	0	456
1993	375	0	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	427
1994	360	0	0	0	57	n/a	n/a	0	417
1995	371	0	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	423
1996	371	0	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	423
1997	363	0	0	0	53	n/a	n/a	0	416
1998	368	0	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	3	423
1999	390	0	0	0	45	n/a	n/a	0	435
2000	386	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	423
2001	368	0	0	0	29	n/a	n/a	0	397
2002	297	0	0	0	49	n/a	n/a	0	346
2003	297	0	0	0	49	n/a	n/a	0	346
2004	258	0	1	0	51	n/a	n/a	0	310
2005	252	0	1	0	43	n/a	n/a	0	296
2006	208	0	0	0	47	n/a	n/a	0	255
2007	225	0	0	0	54	n/a	n/a	0	279
2008	252	3	0	0	52	n/a	n/a	0	307
2009	219	3	0	0	57	n/a	n/a	0	279
2010	220	1	0	1	44	n/a	n/a	0	266
2011	177	1	0	1	45	0	6	0	230
2012	190	2	0	2	46	0	4	0	244
2013	180	2	1	4	50	1	3	0	241
2014	176	2	1	1	48	1	3	0	232
2015	167	3	1	0	35	1	6	0	213
2016	167	3	1	0	30	0	9	0	210
2017	166	2	0	2	26	0	9	0	205
2018	177	3	0	3	30	0	10	0	223
2019	161	2	0	1	20	0	12	0	196
2020	147	1	0	1	20	0	19	0	188
2021	155	0	3	4	12	0	21	0	195
2022	151	0	0	2	13	0	22	0	188
2023	136	1	0	1	10	0	19	0	167

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 South Terrace Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	448	25.3	17.7	23
1989	445	26.5	16.7	18.7
1990	460	25.7	17.8	17.4
1991	453	24.0	18.8	17.4
1992	456	25.8	17.6	20.4
1993	427	23.1	18.5	15.9
1994	417	23.1	18.1	19.9
1995	423	22.4	18.9	25.5
1996	423	22.4	18.9	25.5
1997	416	23.2	17.9	27.9
1998	423	n/a	0.0	27.4
1999	435	25.5	17.1	27.4
2000	423	27.8	15.2	32.6
2001	397	29.1	13.6	28
2002	346	21.1	16.4	38.7
2003	346	21.1	16.4	38.7
2004	310	20.3	15.3	32.3
2005	296	19.4	15.3	34.1
2006	255	19.6	13.0	35.7
2007	279	19.9	14.0	38
2008	307	19.6	15.7	44.6
2009	279	18.8	14.8	40.5
2010	266	19.0	13.9	40.6
2011	230	18.1	12.7	46.5
2012	244	17.5	13.8	44.3
2013	241	17.3	13.9	40.2
2014	232	18.7	12.3	44.8
2015	213	17.0	12.5	44.6
2016	210	17.0	12.3	40.5
2017	205	18.1	11.2	35.1
2018	223	19.4	11.4	37.7
2019	196	19.3	10.1	37.8
2020	188	18.1	10.3	38.8
2021	195	17.8	10.9	24.6
2022	188	18.8	10.0	28.7
2023	167	17.3	9.6	42.5

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 South Terrace Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	448	25.3	17.7	23
1989	445	26.5	16.7	18.7
1990	460	25.7	17.8	17.4
1991	453	24.0	18.8	17.4
1992	456	25.8	17.6	20.4
1993	427	23.1	18.5	15.9
1994	417	23.1	18.1	19.9
1995	423	22.4	18.9	25.5
1996	423	22.4	18.9	25.5
1997	416	23.2	17.9	27.9
1998	423	n/a	0.0	27.4
1999	435	25.5	17.1	27.4
2000	423	27.8	15.2	32.6
2001	397	29.1	13.6	28
2002	346	21.1	16.4	38.7
2003	346	21.1	16.4	38.7
2004	310	20.3	15.3	32.3
2005	296	19.4	15.3	34.1
2006	255	19.6	13.0	35.7
2007	279	19.9	14.0	38
2008	307	19.6	15.7	44.6
2009	279	18.8	14.8	40.5
2010	266	19.0	13.9	40.6
2011	230	18.1	12.7	46.5
2012	244	17.5	13.8	44.3
2013	241	17.3	13.9	40.2
2014	232	18.7	12.3	44.8
2015	213	17.0	12.5	44.6
2016	210	17.0	12.3	40.5
2017	205	18.1	11.2	35.1
2018	223	19.4	11.4	37.7
2019	196	19.3	10.1	37.8
2020	188	18.1	10.3	38.8
2021	195	17.8	10.9	24.6
2022	188	18.8	10.0	28.7
2023	167	17.3	9.6	42.5

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 South Terrace Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,558

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Terrace 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 415^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 380^th of 845 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Terrace Elementary)	83.7	63.3	20.4%
3rd Grade Math (Carlton Public School District)	83.7	63.3	20.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (South Terrace Elementary)	67.4	46.7	20.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Carlton Public School District)	67.4	46.7	20.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (South Terrace Elementary)	80	47.8	32.2%
4th Grade Math (Carlton Public School District)	80	47.8	32.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (South Terrace Elementary)	43.3	34.8	8.6%
4th Grade Reading (Carlton Public School District)	43.3	34.8	8.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (South Terrace Elementary)	41.2	47.4	6.2%
5th Grade Math (Carlton Public School District)	41.2	47.4	6.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (South Terrace Elementary)	61.8	84.2	22.5%
5th Grade Reading (Carlton Public School District)	61.8	84.2	22.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (South Terrace Elementary)	47.1	57.9	10.8%
5th Grade Science (Carlton Public School District)	47.1	57.9	10.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	167	14.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	20	10	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	136	15.5%
Two or More Races	12	19	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	42.5%	4.8%

Schools Near South Terrace 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
South Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	530 Stine Dr	Carlton	55718	Carlton County	Carlton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 384-4225	167	17	9.6	42.5%	136 (81.4%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.4%)	35.5	612^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.5%		58.9	380^th of 845 public elementary schools	55.0%	232	59.5	36.0	22.7		42.9	40.5	36.0	40.9		39.3	31.8	31.8	$13,558
Wrenshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	207 Pioneer Dr	Wrenshall	55797	Carlton County	Wrenshall Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 384-4274	175	15	12.0	52.0%	159 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	56.6	422^nd of 881 public elementary schools	52.1%		31.6	620^th of 845 public elementary schools	26.6%	198	72.0	72.0	5.0	58.3	54.3	48.0	45.8	45.0	54.2	48.4	35.0	35.0	$10,989
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	801 12th St	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 879-3369	500	40	12.5	49.8%	340 (68.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	4 (0.8%)	56 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (17.0%)	63	340^th of 881 public elementary schools	61.4%		70.8	241^st of 845 public elementary schools	71.5%	99	59.3	54.5			56.7	59.3	50.0			54.3			$12,106
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative	Public	K-3	615 12th St	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Northern Lights Academy Cooperative	No	No	No	No	(218) 878-3064	5	1	5.0		1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)								(n/a)
Winterquist Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2 E Highway 61	Esko	55733	Carlton County	Esko Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 879-3361	670	40	16.8	16.7%	624 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	86.5	74^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.6%		85.8	84^th of 845 public elementary schools	90.1%	10	81.1	73.9	67.3	80.2	75.2	57.8	66.3	71.7	75.9	68.0	57.9	57.9	$8,964
Churchill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	515 Granite St	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 879-3308	376	34	11.0	47.6%	272 (72.3%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (14.4%)	81	133^rd of 881 public elementary schools	84.9%		74.3	211^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.0%	78	84.8	59.0			68.6	73.3	64.1			67.5			$12,463
Shared Time	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Arthur Street	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 879-1261	3	0			3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$3,366
Stowe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	715 101st Ave W	Duluth	55808	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 336-8965	239	23	10.5	69.9%	181 (75.7%)	10 (4.2%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (15.1%)	22.1	713^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.1%		29.4	629^th of 845 public elementary schools	25.6%	84	42.1	44.4	20.6		36.1	26.3	30.6	38.2		31.5	21.2	21.2	$17,769
Bay View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8708 Vinland St	Duluth	55810	St. Louis County	Proctor Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 628-4949	588	41	14.4	42.2%	509 (86.6%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.3%)	66.8	288^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.3%		70	252^nd of 845 public elementary schools	70.2%	36	68.3	63.6	55.0		62.5	47.0	40.8	65.6		50.5	59.6	59.6	$11,957
Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5905 Raleigh St	Duluth	55807	St. Louis County	Duluth Public Schools Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 628-0697	192	18	10.6	60.4%	147 (76.6%)	5 (2.6%)	10 (5.2%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.5%)	38.9	588^th of 881 public elementary schools	33.3%		22.6	676^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.0%	88	57.7	21.7	18.2		31.7	61.5	43.5	48.5		51.2	32.3	32.3	$14,584

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