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Lake Benton Elementary

Summary:

Lake Benton Elementary is a small, high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the rural town of Lake Benton, Minnesota, with a student population of 116 and part of the highly-ranked Lake Benton Public School District.

Lake Benton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with 75% proficiency in math and 71.15% in reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th grade reading, where 92.86% of students were proficient, significantly higher than the state average of 54.54%. Additionally, Lake Benton Elementary excels in serving low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 7th out of 683 Minnesota elementary schools in this category in 2020-2021. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 95.69% of students identifying as white, in contrast to nearby schools like Pipestone Elementary, which has a more diverse student body.

One of the key factors contributing to Lake Benton Elementary's academic success may be its small size and low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 students per teacher, significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Pipestone Elementary (12.4 students per teacher) and Hendricks Elementary (12.9 students per teacher). This small-school environment may foster a tight-knit community and a more personalized learning experience for students, which could be a key factor in the school's consistent academic performance and high rankings within the state.


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Public PK, KG-6

 101 S Garfield St
       Lake Benton, MN  56149-0158

(507) 368-4241

District: Lake Benton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,899 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Benton Elementary ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Benton Elementary is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Benton Elementary is $11,899.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Benton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Benton Elementary 110th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lake Benton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lake Benton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Benton Public School District 25th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Benton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 18.69 597th 674 11.4%
2004 64.44 247th 676 63.5%
2006 51.10 451st 756 40.3%
2007 63.01 295th 777 62.0%
2008 33.31 638th 781 18.3%
2009 72.21 107th 434 75.3%
2010 76.25 123rd 803 84.7%
2011 60.76 379th 814 53.4%
2012 78.12 117th 820 85.7%
2013 55.60 435th 824 47.2%
2014 55.60 433rd 826 47.6%
2015 58.09 419th 840 50.1%
2016 64.82 322nd 848 62.0%
2017 68.09 296th 853 65.3%
2018 75.36 183rd 847 78.4%
2019 79.07 149th 870 82.9%
2021 72.95 219th 869 74.8%
2022 78.79 154th 858 82.1%
2023 71.59 234th 845 72.3%
2024 83.38 110th 881 87.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.54 7th 683 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.38 178th 787 77.4%
2021 67.10 256th 783 67.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.73 138th 779 82.3%
2019 83.06 84th 798 89.5%
2021 71.70 199th 784 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 244th 712 65.7%
2019 71.42 174th 722 75.9%
2021 57.33 284th 710 60.0%
2022 64.76 228th 725 68.6%
2023 49.75 368th 712 48.3%
2024 63.04 240th 730 67.1%
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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 Lake Benton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1989 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1990 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1991 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1992 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1993 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1996 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1997 147 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 141 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 148
1999 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2001 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2002 95 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 95 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 109 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2005 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2006 103 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2007 104 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2008 101 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2009 99 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 89 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2011 97 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 104
2012 95 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 101
2013 95 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 105
2014 103 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 113
2015 115 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 129
2016 120 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 133
2017 123 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 136
2018 131 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 140
2019 136 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 144
2020 131 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 140
2021 128 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 137
2022 113 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 119
2023 111 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 116

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 Lake Benton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 10.3 14.2 35.4
1989 158 9.6 16.4 27.8
1990 165 10.2 16.1 29.1
1991 152 10.6 14.3 28.9
1992 152 10.4 14.6 27
1993 162 9.1 17.8 27.8
1994 149 11.1 13.4 25.5
1995 152 9.9 15.4 28.3
1996 152 9.9 15.4 28.3
1997 150 8.9 16.9 27.3
1998 148 n/a 0.0 23.6
1999 125 11.2 11.2 24.8
2000 110 9.6 11.5 54.5
2001 101 8.1 12.5 50.5
2002 97 6.1 15.9 61.9
2003 97 6.1 15.9 61.9
2004 112 7.2 15.6 48.2
2005 91 8.6 10.6 58.2
2006 104 9.1 11.4 59.6
2007 105 9.6 10.9 60
2008 103 9.3 11.1 37.9
2009 100 10.9 9.2 48
2010 93 10.9 8.4 52.7
2011 104 10.5 9.8 49
2012 101 11.5 8.7 43.6
2013 105 11.9 8.8 39
2014 113 10.9 10.3 38.9
2015 129 11.0 11.7 39.5
2016 133 12.0 11.0 33.1
2017 136 12.1 11.2 35.3
2018 140 12.3 11.3 35
2019 144 12.2 11.8 33.3
2020 140 12.2 11.4 32.9
2021 137 11.9 11.4 32.8
2022 119 12.1 9.7 29.4
2023 116 12.1 9.5 41.4

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 Lake Benton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 10.3 14.2 35.4
1989 158 9.6 16.4 27.8
1990 165 10.2 16.1 29.1
1991 152 10.6 14.3 28.9
1992 152 10.4 14.6 27
1993 162 9.1 17.8 27.8
1994 149 11.1 13.4 25.5
1995 152 9.9 15.4 28.3
1996 152 9.9 15.4 28.3
1997 150 8.9 16.9 27.3
1998 148 n/a 0.0 23.6
1999 125 11.2 11.2 24.8
2000 110 9.6 11.5 54.5
2001 101 8.1 12.5 50.5
2002 97 6.1 15.9 61.9
2003 97 6.1 15.9 61.9
2004 112 7.2 15.6 48.2
2005 91 8.6 10.6 58.2
2006 104 9.1 11.4 59.6
2007 105 9.6 10.9 60
2008 103 9.3 11.1 37.9
2009 100 10.9 9.2 48
2010 93 10.9 8.4 52.7
2011 104 10.5 9.8 49
2012 101 11.5 8.7 43.6
2013 105 11.9 8.8 39
2014 113 10.9 10.3 38.9
2015 129 11.0 11.7 39.5
2016 133 12.0 11.0 33.1
2017 136 12.1 11.2 35.3
2018 140 12.3 11.3 35
2019 144 12.2 11.8 33.3
2020 140 12.2 11.4 32.9
2021 137 11.9 11.4 32.8
2022 119 12.1 9.7 29.4
2023 116 12.1 9.5 41.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Benton Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,899

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Benton 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 149th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 234th of 845 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)52.462.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)52.462.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)61.950
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)61.950
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)9053.9
 36.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)9053.9
 36.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)7569.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)7569.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)63.661.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)63.661.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)86.453.9
 32.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)86.453.9
 32.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lake Benton Elementary)68.253.9
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Benton Public School District)68.253.9
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Lake Benton Elementary)68.475
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Lake Benton Public School District)68.475
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Elementary)89.562.5
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Lake Benton Public School District)89.562.5
 27%
   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 Students144116
 19.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White136111
 18.4%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%41.4%
 8%

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Students at Lake Benton Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Lake Benton Elementary.

Lake Benton Elementary ranks 110th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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