Is Magelssen Elementary a good school?

Magelssen Elementary ranks 251 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Magelssen Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Magelssen Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Magelssen Elementary?

Students at Magelssen Elementary are 82% White, 8% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Magelssen Elementary attend?

Students who attend Magelssen Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Fosston Secondary

Magelssen Elementary

Summary:

Magelssen Elementary is a public elementary school in Fosston, Minnesota, serving 343 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with strong results across student subgroups. Magelssen Elementary maintains a high ranking among Minnesota elementary schools, earning 3 or 4 stars from SchoolDigger over the past four years.

Magelssen Elementary stands out for its academic excellence, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that exceed the state and Fosston Public School District averages. The school also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to nearby Clearbrook-Gonvick Elementary and Bagley Elementary. Additionally, Magelssen Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

When compared to the nearby elementary schools, Magelssen stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 3 stars for Clearbrook-Gonvick Elementary and 1 star for Bagley Elementary. Magelssen's diverse student population and focus on meeting the needs of all learners make it an attractive option for families in the Fosston area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542-1399

(218) 435-6036

District: Fosston Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,462

Students who attend Magelssen Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fosston Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

American Indian:

8.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magelssen Elementary ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), American Indian (8.4%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Magelssen Elementary employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magelssen Elementary is $12,462.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magelssen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Magelssen Elementary 251^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Magelssen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fosston Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fosston Public School District 98^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Magelssen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Magelssen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	55.34	359^th	674	46.7%
2004	80.42	71^st	676	89.5%
2005	45.72	464^th	685	32.3%
2006	53.64	423^rd	756	44.0%
2007	62.52	303^rd	777	61.0%
2008	64.95	281^st	781	64.0%
2009	69.20	125^th	434	71.2%
2010	71.44	204^th	803	74.6%
2011	71.33	207^th	814	74.6%
2012	75.06	158^th	820	80.7%
2013	72.13	211^th	824	74.4%
2014	66.96	290^th	826	64.9%
2015	64.11	329^th	840	60.8%
2016	63.22	349^th	848	58.8%
2017	57.35	424^th	853	50.3%
2018	58.16	407^th	847	51.9%
2019	68.97	275^th	870	68.4%
2021	67.93	281^st	869	67.7%
2022	72.96	233^rd	858	72.8%
2023	59.87	369^th	845	56.3%
2024	70.46	251^st	881	71.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Magelssen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.38	168^th	515	67.4%
2022	43.73	298^th	500	40.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magelssen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.65	225^th	728	69.1%
2019	75.57	122^nd	740	83.5%
2021	69.56	166^th	683	75.7%
2022	90.35	19^th	663	97.1%
2023	64.06	256^th	774	66.9%
2024	74.17	145^th	793	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Magelssen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.77	423^rd	774	45.3%
2019	64.87	301^st	787	61.8%
2021	55.21	396^th	783	49.4%
2022	62.28	329^th	799	58.8%
2023	56.05	385^th	787	51.1%
2024	62.59	304^th	809	62.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Magelssen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.37	387^th	779	50.3%
2019	67.62	266^th	798	66.7%
2021	70.92	205^th	784	73.9%
2022	75.93	165^th	808	79.6%
2023	58.78	343^rd	799	57.1%
2024	71.79	206^th	826	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at Magelssen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.40	409^th	712	42.6%
2019	62.34	258^th	722	64.3%
2021	47.66	380^th	710	46.5%
2022	57.21	305^th	725	57.9%
2023	40.13	457^th	712	35.8%
2024	55.24	314^th	730	57.0%

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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 Magelssen Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	389	1	2	6	23	n/a	n/a	0	421
1989	389	0	2	4	23	n/a	n/a	0	418
1990	383	0	3	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	403
1991	374	0	3	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	385
1992	364	0	2	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	380
1993	364	0	3	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	381
1994	363	0	3	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	384
1995	349	0	3	0	24	n/a	n/a	0	376
1996	349	0	3	0	24	n/a	n/a	0	376
1997	343	0	2	0	22	n/a	n/a	0	367
1998	333	1	0	0	21	n/a	n/a	6	361
1999	348	1	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	367
2000	326	1	1	0	19	n/a	n/a	0	347
2001	302	1	2	0	16	n/a	n/a	0	321
2002	315	3	2	0	26	n/a	n/a	0	346
2003	315	3	2	0	26	n/a	n/a	0	346
2004	325	2	2	0	21	n/a	n/a	0	350
2005	309	2	2	1	22	n/a	n/a	0	336
2006	320	0	3	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	347	0	2	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	367
2008	338	1	2	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	355
2009	335	1	2	0	15	n/a	n/a	0	353
2010	343	1	2	4	12	n/a	n/a	0	362
2011	306	2	3	9	7	0	4	0	331
2012	328	3	3	6	12	0	4	0	356
2013	320	3	2	6	13	0	24	0	368
2014	313	1	1	7	8	0	25	0	355
2015	298	1	1	9	8	0	24	0	341
2016	291	3	1	8	9	0	28	0	340
2017	291	4	2	9	10	0	29	0	345
2018	274	1	2	9	10	0	30	0	326
2019	261	1	1	11	12	0	28	0	314
2020	260	2	1	8	34	0	7	0	312
2021	236	2	1	9	33	0	6	0	287
2022	251	3	1	10	29	0	13	0	307
2023	278	2	1	12	31	0	19	0	343
2024	282	2	0	12	29	0	19	0	344

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magelssen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	22.5	18.7	32.5
1989	418	24.5	17.0	30.9
1990	403	24.1	16.7	32.5
1991	385	23.1	16.6	30.4
1992	380	22.1	17.1	30.8
1993	381	19.9	19.1	28.6
1994	384	19.8	19.4	32.3
1995	376	16.1	23.4	33
1996	376	16.1	23.4	33
1997	367	22.7	16.2	33.2
1998	361	n/a	0.0	35.5
1999	367	25.0	14.7	38.1
2000	347	24.1	14.4	49.9
2001	321	23.2	13.8	50.8
2002	346	24.2	14.3	52.3
2003	346	24.2	14.3	52.3
2004	350	23.6	14.8	46
2005	336	22.4	15.0	48.5
2006	340	21.2	16.0	43.2
2007	367	21.7	16.9	45
2008	355	23.6	15.0	44.8
2009	353	24.6	14.3	41.9
2010	362	24.2	14.9	46.1
2011	331	23.0	14.3	44.4
2012	356	23.9	14.8	44.4
2013	368	24.2	15.1	50.8
2014	355	24.4	14.5	45.9
2015	341	26.0	13.1	47.8
2016	340	26.0	13.0	48.2
2017	345	25.9	13.3	45.2
2018	326	25.8	12.6	46.9
2019	314	24.4	12.8	43.3
2020	312	25.0	12.4	42.6
2021	287	24.0	11.9	40.4
2022	307	24.1	12.7	38.1
2023	343	24.1	14.2	55.4
2024	344	28.1	12.2	57

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 Magelssen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	22.5	18.7	32.5
1989	418	24.5	17.0	30.9
1990	403	24.1	16.7	32.5
1991	385	23.1	16.6	30.4
1992	380	22.1	17.1	30.8
1993	381	19.9	19.1	28.6
1994	384	19.8	19.4	32.3
1995	376	16.1	23.4	33
1996	376	16.1	23.4	33
1997	367	22.7	16.2	33.2
1998	361	n/a	0.0	35.5
1999	367	25.0	14.7	38.1
2000	347	24.1	14.4	49.9
2001	321	23.2	13.8	50.8
2002	346	24.2	14.3	52.3
2003	346	24.2	14.3	52.3
2004	350	23.6	14.8	46
2005	336	22.4	15.0	48.5
2006	340	21.2	16.0	43.2
2007	367	21.7	16.9	45
2008	355	23.6	15.0	44.8
2009	353	24.6	14.3	41.9
2010	362	24.2	14.9	46.1
2011	331	23.0	14.3	44.4
2012	356	23.9	14.8	44.4
2013	368	24.2	15.1	50.8
2014	355	24.4	14.5	45.9
2015	341	26.0	13.1	47.8
2016	340	26.0	13.0	48.2
2017	345	25.9	13.3	45.2
2018	326	25.8	12.6	46.9
2019	314	24.4	12.8	43.3
2020	312	25.0	12.4	42.6
2021	287	24.0	11.9	40.4
2022	307	24.1	12.7	38.1
2023	343	24.1	14.2	55.4
2024	344	28.1	12.2	57

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 Magelssen Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,462

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magelssen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 275^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 369^th of 845 Elementary schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Magelssen Elementary)	71.8	52.4	19.4%
3rd Grade Math (Fosston Public School District)	71.8	52.4	19.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Magelssen Elementary)	56.4	35.7	20.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Fosston Public School District)	56.4	35.7	20.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Magelssen Elementary)	78.7	79	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Fosston Public School District)	78.7	79	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Magelssen Elementary)	70.2	60.5	9.7%
4th Grade Reading (Fosston Public School District)	70.2	60.5	9.7%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Magelssen Elementary)	68.1	40.8	27.3%
5th Grade Math (Fosston Public School District)	68.1	40.8	27.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Magelssen Elementary)	76.6	61.2	15.4%
5th Grade Reading (Fosston Public School District)	76.6	61.2	15.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Magelssen Elementary)	57.5	45.8	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Fosston Public School District)	57.5	45.8	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Magelssen Elementary)	48.9	40.9	8%
6th Grade Math (Fosston Public School District)	48.9	40.9	8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Magelssen Elementary)	57.8	59.1	1.3%
6th Grade Reading (Fosston Public School District)	57.8	59.1	1.3%
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	314	343	9.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	12	31	158.3%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	261	278	6.5%
Two or More Races	28	19	32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	55.4%	12.1%

Schools Near Magelssen 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
Magelssen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 1st St E	Fosston	56542	Polk County	Fosston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 435-6036	344	28	12.2	57.0%	282 (82.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	70.5	251^st of 881 public elementary schools	71.5%		59.9	369^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.3%	118	48.7	77.3	51.3	38.8	53.9	48.7	59.1	69.2	59.2	59.2	66.7	66.7	$12,462
Win-E-Mac Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	23130 345th St SE	Erskine	56535	Polk County	Win-E-Mac School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 563-2900	230	18	12.9	35.2%	209 (90.9%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	80.2	140^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.1%		75.9	196^th of 845 public elementary schools	76.8%	56	80.7	71.0	62.5	53.3	66.7	51.6	56.7	75.0	60.0	61.8	60.0	60.0	$9,745
Bagley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Bagley Ave NW	Bagley	56621	Clearwater County	Bagley Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 694-6528	516	39	13.2	59.1%	351 (68.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (11.0%)	26.2	678^th of 881 public elementary schools	23.0%		23.8	665^th of 845 public elementary schools	21.3%	13	50.0	39.4	24.6	13.8	31.8	25.9	22.7	39.0	31.6	29.7	50.0	50.0	$13,007
Clearbrook-Gonvick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16770 Clearwater Lake Rd	Clearbrook	56634	Clearwater County	Clearbrook-Gonvick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 776-3112	274	23	12.0	54.7%	202 (73.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.2%)	56.5	423^rd of 881 public elementary schools	52.0%		43.5	545^th of 845 public elementary schools	35.5%	122	61.8	21.7	51.1	18.9	40.4	57.1	34.8	68.1	42.1	53.2	62.5	62.5	$12,123
RLCC Elementary at Oklee	Public	PK	201 Governor St	Oklee	56742	Red Lake County	Red Lake County Central Public School	No	No	No	No	(218) 796-5136	8	0			8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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