Is Dassel Elementary a good school?

Yes! Dassel Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Dassel Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Dassel Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dassel Elementary?

Students at Dassel Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dassel Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dassel Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Dassel-Cokato Middle High : Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Dassel Elementary

Summary:

Dassel Elementary is a public elementary school serving 326 students in grades PK-4 in Dassel, Minnesota. It is part of the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dassel Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Minnesota over the past decade. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, with 81.97% of students proficient or better in math and 71.9% in reading, compared to 45.47% and 49.85% statewide, respectively. Dassel Elementary also demonstrates exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, special education, and low-income students, suggesting a focus on equity and inclusive practices. The school's low free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 15.57% to 32.21%, and favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16.2, may contribute to its academic success.

While Dassel Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, nearby schools like Cokato Elementary, Hutchinson Tiger Elementary, and Winsted Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a regional emphasis on quality education. However, Dassel Elementary's consistently high rankings and 5-star ratings over the past decade set it apart as a standout school in the area, delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325-0368

(320) 286-4100

District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,673

Students who attend Dassel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dassel-Cokato Middle
High:	Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dassel Elementary ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dassel Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Dassel Elementary employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dassel Elementary is $10,673.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dassel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dassel Elementary 26^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Dassel Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dassel-Cokato Public Schools 9^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dassel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dassel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	66.14	252^nd	756	66.7%
2007	66.14	255^th	777	67.2%
2008	82.99	59^th	781	92.4%
2009	78.85	58^th	434	86.6%
2010	75.69	132^nd	803	83.6%
2011	87.46	31^st	814	96.2%
2012	83.13	60^th	820	92.7%
2013	89.73	21^st	824	97.5%
2014	85.53	50^th	826	93.9%
2015	85.55	49^th	840	94.2%
2016	88.03	33^rd	848	96.1%
2017	87.96	35^th	853	95.9%
2018	88.22	34^th	847	96.0%
2019	93.66	9^th	870	99.0%
2021	96.48	6^th	869	99.3%
2022	93.28	13^th	858	98.5%
2023	91.44	25^th	845	97.0%
2024	91.94	26^th	881	97.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dassel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.35	29^th	572	94.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dassel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.40	47^th	728	93.5%
2019	98.11	1^st	740	99.9%
2021	99.95	1^st	683	99.9%
2023	96.35	1^st	774	99.9%
2024	96.67	4^th	793	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Dassel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	86.27	46^th	774	94.1%
2019	87.82	25^th	787	96.8%
2021	94.74	6^th	783	99.2%
2022	88.21	38^th	799	95.2%
2023	91.95	15^th	787	98.1%
2024	93.04	11^th	809	98.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dassel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	86.17	41^st	779	94.7%
2019	95.77	4^th	798	99.5%
2021	96.72	4^th	784	99.5%
2022	96.27	3^rd	808	99.6%
2023	86.64	52^nd	799	93.5%
2024	87.64	54^th	826	93.5%

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Rank History for White students at Dassel Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.80	70^th	712	90.2%
2019	90.55	11^th	722	98.5%
2021	95.19	6^th	710	99.2%
2022	87.89	30^th	725	95.9%
2023	83.72	74^th	712	89.6%
2024	87.01	38^th	730	94.8%

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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 Dassel Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	385	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	392
1989	417	0	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	425
1990	435	1	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	447
1991	333	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	342
1992	322	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	331
1993	413	1	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	426
1994	302	1	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	341	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1996	341	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1997	336	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1998	343	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	6	356
1999	347	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2000	327	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2001	343	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2002	350	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2003	350	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2004	359	2	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2005	361	0	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
2006	356	0	5	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
2007	378	0	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2008	373	0	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	387
2009	380	2	7	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	404
2010	353	2	9	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
2011	347	0	7	14	3	0	1	0	372
2012	347	0	2	10	3	0	5	0	367
2013	339	0	0	10	3	0	2	0	354
2014	342	1	2	9	2	0	1	0	357
2015	338	3	0	14	2	0	4	0	361
2016	345	0	0	14	3	0	7	0	369
2017	356	0	0	11	1	0	9	0	377
2018	341	0	0	12	1	0	8	0	362
2019	351	0	0	10	1	0	7	0	369
2020	339	2	0	10	1	0	6	0	358
2021	298	4	0	8	1	0	2	0	313
2022	315	5	0	10	0	0	4	0	334
2023	311	3	0	9	0	0	3	0	326
2024	298	2	0	8	0	0	6	0	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dassel Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	392	24.5	16.0	15.8
1989	425	22.6	18.8	12.9
1990	447	22.9	19.5	13.4
1991	342	19.6	17.4	14.3
1992	331	20.2	16.3	20.2
1993	426	18.2	23.4	20.4
1994	311	18.2	17.1	15.1
1995	347	18.7	18.6	15.9
1996	347	18.7	18.6	15.9
1997	341	18.1	18.8	14.4
1998	356	n/a	0.0	17.4
1999	355	21.2	16.7	12.7
2000	337	19.3	17.5	20.5
2001	352	18.3	19.2	23.3
2002	359	19.6	18.3	22.6
2003	359	19.6	18.3	22.6
2004	373	18.7	19.9	24.4
2005	375	20.7	18.1	21.6
2006	374	21.4	17.5	28.3
2007	397	21.1	18.8	28
2008	387	20.8	18.6	28.9
2009	404	22.1	18.3	29.7
2010	374	22.2	16.8	32.4
2011	372	20.8	17.8	36.6
2012	367	19.9	18.3	34.1
2013	354	19.3	18.3	33.3
2014	357	19.9	17.9	31.9
2015	361	21.0	17.1	30.2
2016	369	22.0	16.7	28.2
2017	377	21.4	17.5	30
2018	362	20.6	17.5	27.3
2019	369	20.6	17.8	22
2020	358	21.5	16.6	31.8
2021	313	20.5	15.2	19.5
2022	334	20.5	16.2	15.6
2023	326	20.5	15.8	32.2
2024	314	22.5	13.9	35.4

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 Dassel Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	392	24.5	16.0	15.8
1989	425	22.6	18.8	12.9
1990	447	22.9	19.5	13.4
1991	342	19.6	17.4	14.3
1992	331	20.2	16.3	20.2
1993	426	18.2	23.4	20.4
1994	311	18.2	17.1	15.1
1995	347	18.7	18.6	15.9
1996	347	18.7	18.6	15.9
1997	341	18.1	18.8	14.4
1998	356	n/a	0.0	17.4
1999	355	21.2	16.7	12.7
2000	337	19.3	17.5	20.5
2001	352	18.3	19.2	23.3
2002	359	19.6	18.3	22.6
2003	359	19.6	18.3	22.6
2004	373	18.7	19.9	24.4
2005	375	20.7	18.1	21.6
2006	374	21.4	17.5	28.3
2007	397	21.1	18.8	28
2008	387	20.8	18.6	28.9
2009	404	22.1	18.3	29.7
2010	374	22.2	16.8	32.4
2011	372	20.8	17.8	36.6
2012	367	19.9	18.3	34.1
2013	354	19.3	18.3	33.3
2014	357	19.9	17.9	31.9
2015	361	21.0	17.1	30.2
2016	369	22.0	16.7	28.2
2017	377	21.4	17.5	30
2018	362	20.6	17.5	27.3
2019	369	20.6	17.8	22
2020	358	21.5	16.6	31.8
2021	313	20.5	15.2	19.5
2022	334	20.5	16.2	15.6
2023	326	20.5	15.8	32.2
2024	314	22.5	13.9	35.4

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 Dassel Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,673

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dassel 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 9^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 25^th of 845 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dassel Elementary)	91.4	82.1	9.3%
3rd Grade Math (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)	82.7	79.4	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dassel Elementary)	82.9	66.1	16.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)	73.8	61.3	12.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Dassel Elementary)	86.8	86.8	0%
4th Grade Math (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)	84.2	80.9	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Dassel Elementary)	85.7	75.5	10.2%
4th Grade Reading (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)	73.9	72.5	1.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	369	326	11.7%
African American	0	3
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	351	311	11.4%
Two or More Races	7	3	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	32.2%	10.3%

Schools Near Dassel 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 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 All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Dassel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	131 William Ave E	Dassel	55325	Meeker County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 286-4100	314	23	13.9	35.4%	298 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	91.9	26^th of 881 public elementary schools	97.0%		91.4	25^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	83.3	80.0				82.0	73.2	70.0				71.9			$10,673
Dassel-Cokato Virtual School Elementary	Public	K-4	4852 Reardon Ave SW	Cokato	55321	Wright County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 286-4100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cokato Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	200 5th St SW	Cokato	55321	Wright County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 286-4100	410	29	13.9	36.8%	375 (91.5%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	89.3	51^st of 881 public elementary schools	94.2%		84.7	96^th of 845 public elementary schools	88.6%	45	81.3	77.9				79.3	64.1	70.9				68.0			$10,883
Lake Ripley Elementary	Public	K-4	100 W Pleasure Dr	Litchfield	55355	Meeker County	Litchfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 693-2436	575	41	14.0	53.4%	458 (79.7%)	2 (0.3%)	89 (15.5%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	55.5	431^st of 881 public elementary schools	51.1%		47.4	511^th of 845 public elementary schools	39.5%	80	63.6	54.6				58.9	43.4	46.4				45.0			$11,629
Litchfield Early Childhood Special	Public	PK	307 E 6th St	Litchfield	55355	Meeker County	Litchfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 693-2824	41	2	20.5	58.5%	36 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$3,036
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Educational	Public	PK	720 9th Ave	Howard Lake	55349	Wright County	Meeker And Wright Special Education	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-1122	81	5	16.4	18.5%	75 (92.6%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Journeys Alternative Program	Public	K-8	720 9th Ave	Howard Lake	55349	Wright County	Meeker And Wright Special Education	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-1122	7	3	2.5		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lakeside Elementary	Public	3-6	229 Lake Ave	Silver Lake	55381	McLeod County	Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 864-2501	412	28	14.8	45.9%	288 (69.9%)	5 (1.2%)	101 (24.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	63.8	325^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.1%		59.3	374^th of 845 public elementary schools	55.7%	49	71.3	68.6	61.2	32.1		58.1	46.5	54.2	66.7	43.8		52.4	45.6	45.6	$10,532
Hutchinson Park Elementary	Public	4-5	100 Glen St S	Hutchinson	55350	McLeod County	Hutchinson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 587-2837	393	28	13.8	36.9%	311 (79.1%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (15.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	81.5	126^th of 881 public elementary schools	85.7%		71.4	237^th of 845 public elementary schools	72.0%	111		70.8	63.6			66.9		61.8	70.2			66.3	57.6	57.6	$10,698
New Discoveries Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1000 5th Ave SE	Hutchinson	55350	McLeod County	New Discoveries Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 234-6362	223	19	11.4	61.4%	188 (84.3%)	2 (0.9%)	24 (10.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	31.9	642^nd of 881 public elementary schools	27.1%		35.6	602^nd of 845 public elementary schools	28.8%	40	20.8	40.7	17.7	27.3	26.7	30.1	24.0	51.9	41.2	59.1	60.0	49.1	23.5	36.0	$21,781

Dassel Elementary

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Enrollment information for Dassel Elementary

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Student/Teacher Ratio Dassel Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dassel Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Dassel Elementary

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Student Body

Schools Near Dassel Elementary