Park Elementary

Summary:

Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Le Sueur, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 253. The school is part of the Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which is ranked 40th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (22.53%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (72.33%) compared to the state average. The school performs better than the state average in Math and Science proficiency, with 60.4% and 58.93% proficiency respectively in 2023-2024. However, its Reading proficiency (51.68%) is slightly below the state average. Interestingly, Park Elementary's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 39th out of 249 Minnesota elementary schools in 2023-2024, while its Special Education students rank 467th out of 572, indicating a need for improvement in this area. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (50.99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Park Elementary generally outperforms Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary and Minnesota New Country Elementary in both Math and Reading proficiency. However, it lags behind the higher-performing schools like North Elementary and Cleveland Elementary in the region. By focusing on supporting its Special Education students and addressing socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student learning, Park Elementary can further enhance its educational outcomes and provide a high-quality learning environment for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 115 N 5th St
       Le Sueur, MN  56058-1899


(507) 665-4700

District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,670 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
High:    Le Sueur-Henderson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
Hispanic:
22.5%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Elementary ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary is $12,670.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary 292nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Le Sueur-Henderson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Sueur-Henderson School District 40th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.18 464th 674 31.2%
2004 70.46 177th 676 73.8%
2005 42.68 480th 685 29.9%
2006 68.97 207th 756 72.6%
2007 49.19 493rd 777 36.6%
2008 53.42 441st 781 43.5%
2010 47.07 558th 803 30.5%
2011 45.47 555th 814 31.8%
2012 45.17 572nd 820 30.2%
2024 66.45 292nd 881 66.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.46 467th 572 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.12 218th 793 72.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.68 292nd 809 63.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.09 281st 826 66.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.54 39th 249 84.3%
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Rank History for White students at Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.99 282nd 730 61.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 513 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 514 1 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 519 0 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1996 519 0 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1997 496 0 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 481 1 1 44 0 n/a n/a 23 550
1999 503 2 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 499 3 1 66 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 481 2 1 75 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 411 1 0 100 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 411 1 0 100 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 396 2 0 98 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 388 6 3 102 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 362 9 1 88 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 378 7 2 90 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2008 342 9 3 93 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 312 7 3 91 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2010 336 6 1 91 3 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 316 7 4 92 1 0 9 0 429
2012 324 4 4 104 1 0 12 0 449
2013 268 5 1 68 0 0 7 0 349
2014 245 6 1 64 0 0 7 0 323
2015 227 9 0 71 0 0 8 0 315
2016 224 11 0 60 0 0 10 0 305
2017 227 7 0 51 0 0 15 0 300
2018 239 8 0 48 1 0 12 0 308
2019 213 6 0 49 0 0 10 0 278
2020 199 5 0 51 1 0 8 0 264
2021 172 4 0 49 2 0 5 0 232
2022 184 4 1 53 2 0 8 0 252
2023 183 5 0 57 0 0 8 0 253

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 539 42.2 12.8 14.7
1994 559 31.6 17.7 17.7
1995 559 30.0 18.6 19.7
1996 559 30.0 18.6 19.7
1997 543 31.6 17.2 21.5
1998 550 n/a 0.0 23.9
1999 565 34.4 16.4 21.1
2000 569 32.0 17.8 27.1
2001 559 31.5 17.7 29.7
2002 512 34.0 15.1 39.1
2003 512 34.0 15.1 39.1
2004 497 31.5 15.8 30.6
2005 499 32.9 15.2 35.9
2006 462 32.8 14.1 38.1
2007 479 30.6 15.7 36.5
2008 450 29.8 15.1 34.9
2009 416 32.2 12.9 37.3
2010 437 30.6 14.2 38.9
2011 429 30.7 13.9 38.5
2012 449 31.5 14.2 44.5
2013 349 27.2 12.8 43.8
2014 323 28.8 11.1 44.9
2015 315 25.0 12.6 47.3
2016 305 20.0 15.2 44.9
2017 300 22.7 13.1 38
2018 308 23.1 13.3 39.3
2019 278 20.9 13.2 40.3
2020 264 23.1 11.3 37.9
2021 232 24.0 9.6 34.1
2022 252 22.0 11.4 34.5
2023 253 23.0 10.9 51

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 539 42.2 12.8 14.7
1994 559 31.6 17.7 17.7
1995 559 30.0 18.6 19.7
1996 559 30.0 18.6 19.7
1997 543 31.6 17.2 21.5
1998 550 n/a 0.0 23.9
1999 565 34.4 16.4 21.1
2000 569 32.0 17.8 27.1
2001 559 31.5 17.7 29.7
2002 512 34.0 15.1 39.1
2003 512 34.0 15.1 39.1
2004 497 31.5 15.8 30.6
2005 499 32.9 15.2 35.9
2006 462 32.8 14.1 38.1
2007 479 30.6 15.7 36.5
2008 450 29.8 15.1 34.9
2009 416 32.2 12.9 37.3
2010 437 30.6 14.2 38.9
2011 429 30.7 13.9 38.5
2012 449 31.5 14.2 44.5
2013 349 27.2 12.8 43.8
2014 323 28.8 11.1 44.9
2015 315 25.0 12.6 47.3
2016 305 20.0 15.2 44.9
2017 300 22.7 13.1 38
2018 308 23.1 13.3 39.3
2019 278 20.9 13.2 40.3
2020 264 23.1 11.3 37.9
2021 232 24.0 9.6 34.1
2022 252 22.0 11.4 34.5
2023 253 23.0 10.9 51

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 Park Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Park Elementary)56.757.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)56.757.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Park Elementary)38.827.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)38.827.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students278253
 9%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4957
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White213183
 14.1%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%51%
 10.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Park Elementary.

Park Elementary ranks 292nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
High : Le Sueur-Henderson High School

Students at Park Elementary are 72% White, 23% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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