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Chisholm Elementary

Summary:

Chisholm Elementary is a public middle school located in Chisholm, Minnesota, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Chisholm Public School District.

Chisholm Elementary has seen mixed academic performance compared to state averages. While the school's overall Math proficiency lags behind the state, its Reading proficiency is higher. Notably, the school's 4th-grade Math proficiency is closer to the state average, suggesting the early grades may be a strength. However, the school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments have been consistently lower than the state averages across all grades and years.

Chisholm Elementary has also experienced a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 43.23% in 2020-2021 to 58.09% in 2022-2023. This growing economic need within the school community may be contributing to the academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between poverty and educational outcomes. Additionally, the fluctuating student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary, ranging from 11.8 to 14.2 over the past three years, may also be a factor in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 300 SW 3rd Ave
       Chisholm, MN  55719-2074

(218) 254-5726

District: Chisholm Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,075 Help


Students who attend Chisholm Elementary usually attend:

High:    Chisholm Secondary

Feeder schools for Chisholm Elementary:

Elementary:    Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chisholm Elementary ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), two or more races (4.4%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chisholm Elementary is $12,075.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chisholm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chisholm Elementary 574th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Chisholm Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chisholm Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chisholm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.29 141st 674 79.1%
2004 75.42 122nd 676 82.0%
2005 57.58 343rd 685 49.9%
2006 43.16 547th 756 27.6%
2007 55.79 400th 777 48.5%
2008 53.70 437th 781 44.0%
2010 28.22 677th 803 15.7%
2011 30.04 665th 814 18.3%
2012 47.25 546th 820 33.4%
2013 37.32 612th 824 25.7%
2014 48.20 525th 826 36.4%
2015 53.73 472nd 840 43.8%
2016 56.27 449th 848 47.1%
2017 53.61 469th 853 45.0%
2018 53.76 457th 847 46.0%
2019 63.44 356th 870 59.1%
2021 49.12 527th 869 39.4%
2022 49.46 504th 858 41.3%
2023 39.37 581st 845 31.2%
2024 41.06 574th 881 34.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chisholm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.68 272nd 463 41.3%
2021 35.41 303rd 417 27.3%
2022 32.41 377th 500 24.6%
2023 12.22 493rd 524 5.9%
2024 24.06 462nd 572 19.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chisholm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.38 175th 728 76.0%
2019 81.98 63rd 740 91.5%
2021 67.22 192nd 683 71.9%
2022 71.05 147th 663 77.8%
2023 45.59 443rd 774 42.8%
2024 42.06 494th 793 37.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Chisholm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.84 573rd 774 26.0%
2019 52.23 466th 787 40.8%
2021 49.92 456th 783 41.8%
2022 46.87 471st 799 41.1%
2023 38.45 539th 787 31.5%
2024 41.06 528th 809 34.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Chisholm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.69 321st 779 58.8%
2019 68.50 255th 798 68.0%
2021 42.77 524th 784 33.2%
2022 49.49 464th 808 42.6%
2023 38.34 553rd 799 30.8%
2024 39.84 547th 826 33.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chisholm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 523rd 712 26.5%
2019 40.56 496th 722 31.3%
2021 27.35 597th 710 15.9%
2022 26.01 611th 725 15.7%
2023 14.05 670th 712 5.9%
2024 17.85 670th 730 8.2%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chisholm Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 386 0 6 0 4 n/a n/a 0 396
1989 395 0 6 0 6 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 418 0 4 2 5 n/a n/a 0 429
1991 402 0 4 1 15 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 469 469
1994 447 0 2 1 11 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 429 1 8 2 14 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 429 1 8 2 14 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 390 1 8 2 11 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 368 0 8 2 12 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 337 0 9 1 11 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 322 0 5 0 14 n/a n/a 0 341
2001 181 0 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 183 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 197
2003 183 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 197
2004 177 1 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 187
2005 165 2 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 174
2006 165 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 169
2007 151 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2008 149 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 154
2009 161 5 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 167 6 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2011 169 4 2 2 4 1 3 0 185
2012 157 5 1 1 4 0 3 0 171
2013 165 8 0 2 6 0 3 0 184
2014 175 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 185
2015 167 1 0 2 3 0 7 0 180
2016 163 4 0 0 2 0 3 0 172
2017 155 6 0 2 3 0 9 0 175
2018 159 4 0 3 6 0 7 0 179
2019 164 6 0 2 6 0 4 0 182
2020 161 5 0 2 4 0 3 0 175
2021 137 4 0 4 4 0 6 0 155
2022 116 5 0 3 0 0 5 0 129
2023 123 4 0 2 1 0 6 0 136

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 Chisholm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 20.3 19.5 25
1989 407 23.8 17.1 19.7
1990 429 25.9 16.5 17.7
1991 422 20.4 20.6 14.5
1993 469 0.0 0.0 0
1994 461 28.3 16.3 20.6
1995 454 28.7 15.8 19.6
1996 454 28.7 15.8 19.6
1997 412 30.0 13.7 21.4
1998 390 n/a 0.0 21.8
1999 358 32.8 10.9 23.5
2000 341 30.5 11.2 31.1
2001 191 26.6 7.2 33.5
2002 197 12.5 15.8 40.1
2003 197 12.5 15.8 40.1
2004 187 9.5 19.7 29.4
2005 174 8.8 19.8 38.5
2006 169 9.7 17.4 45.6
2007 153 8.6 17.8 45.1
2008 154 8.6 17.9 43.5
2009 174 9.8 17.8 47.1
2010 180 11.4 15.7 54.4
2011 185 13.4 13.7 49.2
2012 171 11.2 15.2 52.6
2013 184 11.5 15.9 53.8
2014 185 14.3 12.9 53.5
2015 180 14.0 12.8 46.1
2016 172 13.0 13.2 48.3
2017 175 12.5 13.9 48
2018 179 13.6 13.1 46.9
2019 182 10.6 17.0 47.3
2020 175 11.0 15.7 40.6
2021 155 10.8 14.2 43.2
2022 129 10.8 11.8 41.9
2023 136 10.8 12.5 58.1

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 Chisholm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 20.3 19.5 25
1989 407 23.8 17.1 19.7
1990 429 25.9 16.5 17.7
1991 422 20.4 20.6 14.5
1993 469 0.0 0.0 0
1994 461 28.3 16.3 20.6
1995 454 28.7 15.8 19.6
1996 454 28.7 15.8 19.6
1997 412 30.0 13.7 21.4
1998 390 n/a 0.0 21.8
1999 358 32.8 10.9 23.5
2000 341 30.5 11.2 31.1
2001 191 26.6 7.2 33.5
2002 197 12.5 15.8 40.1
2003 197 12.5 15.8 40.1
2004 187 9.5 19.7 29.4
2005 174 8.8 19.8 38.5
2006 169 9.7 17.4 45.6
2007 153 8.6 17.8 45.1
2008 154 8.6 17.9 43.5
2009 174 9.8 17.8 47.1
2010 180 11.4 15.7 54.4
2011 185 13.4 13.7 49.2
2012 171 11.2 15.2 52.6
2013 184 11.5 15.9 53.8
2014 185 14.3 12.9 53.5
2015 180 14.0 12.8 46.1
2016 172 13.0 13.2 48.3
2017 175 12.5 13.9 48
2018 179 13.6 13.1 46.9
2019 182 10.6 17.0 47.3
2020 175 11.0 15.7 40.6
2021 155 10.8 14.2 43.2
2022 129 10.8 11.8 41.9
2023 136 10.8 12.5 58.1

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 Chisholm Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,075

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chisholm 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 356th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 581st of 845 Elementary schools
 27.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Chisholm Elementary)70.847.2
 23.6%
   4th Grade Math (Chisholm Public School District)70.847.2
 23.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Chisholm Elementary)68.237.7
 30.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Chisholm Public School District)68.237.7
 30.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Chisholm Elementary)5023.7
 26.3%
   5th Grade Math (Chisholm Public School District)5023.7
 26.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Chisholm Elementary)76.857.9
 18.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Chisholm Public School District)76.857.9
 18.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Chisholm Elementary)49.152.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Chisholm Public School District)49.152.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Chisholm Elementary)45.831
 14.8%
   6th Grade Math (Chisholm Public School District)45.831
 14.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Chisholm Elementary)66.133.3
 32.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Chisholm Public School District)66.133.3
 32.8%
   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 Students182136
 25.3%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White164123
 25%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%58.1%
 10.8%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Chisholm Elementary.

Students at Chisholm Elementary are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Chisholm Elementary usually go on to attend Chisholm Secondary


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