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Climax Elementary

Summary:

Climax Elementary is a public elementary school in Climax, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the Climax-Shelly Public Schools district, which is ranked 378 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Climax Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (20.83%) compared to nearby schools like Highland Elementary (24.14%) and Fisher Elementary (13.57%), as well as its relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.2 to 9.5 over the past three years. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60% to 70.21%, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, Climax Elementary's performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in Math (22.86%) and Reading (28.57%) for all grades are significantly below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking among Minnesota elementary schools has been declining, from 284 out of 869 schools in 2020-2021 to 673 out of 881 schools in 2023-2024. Compared to the nearby schools of Highland Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Fisher Elementary, Climax Elementary generally underperforms in academic measures, suggesting the school may need to implement strategies to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 E Broadway
       Climax, MN  56523-0067

(218) 857-2385

District: Climax-Shelly Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
673rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,177 Help


Students who attend Climax Elementary usually attend:

High:    Climax Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
20.8%
American Indian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Compare Details Climax Elementary ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (20.8%), American Indian (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Climax Elementary is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Climax Elementary is $11,177.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Climax Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Climax-Shelly Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Climax-Shelly Public Schools 378th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Climax Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Climax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 18.00 600th 674 11.0%
2004 31.40 548th 676 18.9%
2006 44.23 534th 756 29.4%
2009 18.43 387th 434 10.8%
2011 22.41 706th 814 13.3%
2012 28.12 688th 820 16.1%
2013 33.73 641st 824 22.2%
2014 48.86 519th 826 37.2%
2015 31.49 657th 840 21.8%
2016 44.39 567th 848 33.1%
2017 37.12 620th 853 27.3%
2018 26.76 685th 847 19.1%
2019 39.83 610th 870 29.9%
2021 67.67 284th 869 67.3%
2022 58.31 387th 858 54.9%
2023 51.17 471st 845 44.3%
2024 27.46 673rd 881 23.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Climax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.15 540th 728 25.8%
2019 53.94 359th 740 51.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Climax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.24 607th 774 21.6%
2019 27.68 624th 787 20.7%
2022 52.74 425th 799 46.8%
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Rank History for White students at Climax Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.79 686th 712 3.7%
2019 17.17 669th 722 7.3%
2022 46.20 419th 725 42.2%
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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 Climax Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1989 126 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1990 120 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1991 105 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1992 100 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1993 93 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1994 84 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1995 67 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1996 67 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1997 63 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1998 66 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 3 78
1999 71 0 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 89
2000 72 0 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 99
2001 74 0 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2002 64 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 64 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 59 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2005 55 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2006 52 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2007 48 1 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 63
2008 44 1 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2009 51 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 62 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2011 68 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 83
2012 73 0 0 23 0 0 3 0 99
2013 74 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 91
2014 79 0 0 20 3 0 2 0 104
2015 83 0 0 16 2 0 2 0 103
2016 81 0 0 19 5 0 3 0 108
2017 92 0 0 22 3 0 5 0 122
2018 90 1 0 20 4 0 2 0 117
2019 83 0 1 20 2 0 2 0 108
2020 84 0 2 24 3 0 4 0 117
2021 75 0 2 20 2 0 6 0 105
2022 57 0 2 23 4 0 8 0 94
2023 68 0 2 20 4 0 2 0 96

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 Climax Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 10.1 13.1 21.8
1989 133 9.4 14.1 24.8
1990 127 10.4 12.2 25.2
1991 108 11.0 9.8 25.9
1992 101 10.2 9.9 37.6
1993 95 10.4 9.1 45.3
1994 86 8.5 10.1 50
1995 75 8.8 8.5 48
1996 75 8.8 8.5 48
1997 74 8.2 9.0 32.4
1998 78 n/a 0.0 44
1999 89 8.7 10.2 43.8
2000 99 8.8 11.3 57.6
2001 93 9.4 9.9 59.1
2002 76 9.7 7.8 59.2
2003 76 9.7 7.8 59.2
2004 71 10.2 7.0 54.9
2005 74 9.2 8.0 66.2
2006 69 9.1 7.6 55.1
2007 63 9.5 6.6 60.3
2008 66 9.2 7.2 63.6
2009 69 9.4 7.3 58
2010 80 10.3 7.7 67.5
2011 83 9.7 8.5 65.1
2012 99 10.6 9.3 66.7
2013 91 11.7 7.7 63.7
2014 104 11.5 8.9 61.5
2015 103 11.0 9.3 55.3
2016 108 11.0 9.8 71.3
2017 122 11.2 10.8 62.3
2018 117 13.0 9.0 60.7
2019 108 11.8 9.1 64.8
2020 117 14.1 8.2 59
2021 105 12.3 8.5 60
2022 94 12.9 7.2 70.2
2023 96 10.1 9.5 65.6

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 Climax Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 10.1 13.1 21.8
1989 133 9.4 14.1 24.8
1990 127 10.4 12.2 25.2
1991 108 11.0 9.8 25.9
1992 101 10.2 9.9 37.6
1993 95 10.4 9.1 45.3
1994 86 8.5 10.1 50
1995 75 8.8 8.5 48
1996 75 8.8 8.5 48
1997 74 8.2 9.0 32.4
1998 78 n/a 0.0 44
1999 89 8.7 10.2 43.8
2000 99 8.8 11.3 57.6
2001 93 9.4 9.9 59.1
2002 76 9.7 7.8 59.2
2003 76 9.7 7.8 59.2
2004 71 10.2 7.0 54.9
2005 74 9.2 8.0 66.2
2006 69 9.1 7.6 55.1
2007 63 9.5 6.6 60.3
2008 66 9.2 7.2 63.6
2009 69 9.4 7.3 58
2010 80 10.3 7.7 67.5
2011 83 9.7 8.5 65.1
2012 99 10.6 9.3 66.7
2013 91 11.7 7.7 63.7
2014 104 11.5 8.9 61.5
2015 103 11.0 9.3 55.3
2016 108 11.0 9.8 71.3
2017 122 11.2 10.8 62.3
2018 117 13.0 9.0 60.7
2019 108 11.8 9.1 64.8
2020 117 14.1 8.2 59
2021 105 12.3 8.5 60
2022 94 12.9 7.2 70.2
2023 96 10.1 9.5 65.6

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 Climax Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,177

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Climax 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 610th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 471st of 845 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Climax Elementary)72.763.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)72.763.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659
 6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Climax Elementary)81.863.6
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)81.863.6
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.648.1
 6.5%
4th Grade Math (Climax Elementary)8063.6
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)8063.6
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Climax Elementary)4563.6
 18.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)4563.6
 18.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Climax Elementary)22.716.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)22.716.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Climax Elementary)66.750
 16.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)66.750
 16.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Climax Elementary)31.850
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)31.850
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Climax Elementary)11.818.8
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)11.818.8
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Climax Elementary)47.162.5
 15.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Climax-Shelly Public Schools)47.162.5
 15.4%
   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 Students10896
 11.1%
African American00
American Indian24
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander00
White8368
 18.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%65.6%
 0.8%

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Students who attend Climax Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Climax Secondary

Climax Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Climax Elementary are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Climax Elementary.


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