Is Melrose Elementary a good school?

Melrose Elementary ranks 439 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Melrose Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Melrose Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Melrose Elementary?

Students at Melrose Elementary are 64% White, 34% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Melrose Elementary attend?

Students who attend Melrose Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Melrose Middle High : Melrose Secondary

Melrose Elementary

Summary:

Melrose Elementary is a public elementary school in Melrose, Minnesota, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Melrose Public School District, which is ranked 167 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Melrose Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34.39%) compared to nearby schools like Swanville Elementary and Sauk Centre Elementary, which have predominantly white student bodies. Academically, the school performs well in math and science, exceeding the state averages, but lags behind in reading proficiency. Melrose Elementary's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively well, but the school's special education and low-income students have more average outcomes.

While Melrose Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.94% in 2021-2022 to 50.32% in 2022-2023. By learning from the best practices of higher-performing schools in the region, such as Avon Elementary and Holdingford Elementary, and focusing on targeted interventions to improve reading outcomes, Melrose Elementary has the potential to enhance its overall academic performance and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

566 5th Ave NE
Melrose, MN 56352-1108

(320) 256-5160

District: Melrose Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
439^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,747

Students who attend Melrose Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Melrose Middle
High:	Melrose Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.9%

Hispanic:

34.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melrose Elementary ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Hispanic (34.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Melrose Elementary employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Elementary is $11,747.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Elementary 439^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Melrose Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Melrose Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Public School District 167^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melrose Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	30.41	545^th	674	19.1%
2004	27.48	565^th	676	16.4%
2005	33.52	546^th	685	20.3%
2006	50.11	460^th	756	39.2%
2007	40.71	591^st	777	23.9%
2008	44.90	540^th	781	30.9%
2010	38.37	634^th	803	21.0%
2011	38.29	620^th	814	23.8%
2012	43.44	591^st	820	27.9%
2013	38.96	601^st	824	27.1%
2014	38.54	602^nd	826	27.1%
2015	46.66	547^th	840	34.9%
2016	56.38	446^th	848	47.4%
2017	43.64	568^th	853	33.4%
2018	60.45	377^th	847	55.5%
2019	51.72	497^th	870	42.9%
2021	53.66	463^rd	869	46.7%
2022	52.40	464^th	858	45.9%
2023	53.89	431^st	845	49.0%
2024	54.34	439^th	881	50.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.91	73^rd	242	69.8%
2019	53.65	83^rd	239	65.3%
2021	55.32	57^th	175	67.4%
2022	41.91	142^nd	256	44.5%
2023	43.80	146^th	276	47.1%
2024	51.42	114^th	303	62.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.41	174^th	463	62.4%
2019	21.66	434^th	515	15.7%
2021	47.00	222^nd	417	46.8%
2022	37.01	342^nd	500	31.6%
2023	38.15	342^nd	524	34.7%
2024	46.37	306^th	572	46.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.39	287^th	728	60.6%
2019	55.85	332^nd	740	55.1%
2021	51.82	343^rd	683	49.8%
2022	54.21	312^th	663	52.9%
2023	55.09	350^th	774	54.8%
2024	50.92	404^th	793	49.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.26	410^th	774	47.0%
2019	41.44	541^st	787	31.3%
2021	46.20	492^nd	783	37.2%
2022	52.07	432^nd	799	45.9%
2023	53.38	413^th	787	47.5%
2024	60.31	330^th	809	59.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.30	326^th	779	58.2%
2019	60.31	369^th	798	53.8%
2021	57.20	361^st	784	54.0%
2022	50.19	458^th	808	43.3%
2023	51.25	428^th	799	46.4%
2024	45.52	497^th	826	39.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	53.39	97^th	220	55.9%
2019	50.79	102^nd	219	53.4%
2021	69.11	28^th	153	81.7%
2022	55.07	71^st	209	66.0%
2023	37.20	136^th	214	36.4%
2024	51.04	106^th	249	57.4%

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Rank History for White students at Melrose Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.90	144^th	712	79.8%
2019	56.62	316^th	722	56.2%
2021	48.91	364^th	710	48.7%
2022	54.34	337^th	725	53.5%
2023	60.75	271^st	712	61.9%
2024	54.40	323^rd	730	55.8%

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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 Melrose Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	421	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1989	432	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1990	506	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1991	534	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1992	533	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
1993	523	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1994	545	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1995	654	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1996	654	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1997	642	1	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	654
1998	598	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	33	641
1999	619	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2000	618	1	1	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
2001	606	1	1	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
2002	553	1	2	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2003	553	1	2	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2004	527	8	1	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2005	517	5	1	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2006	432	4	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2007	419	3	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2008	432	3	0	110	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2009	410	3	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
2010	401	5	0	138	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2011	371	1	0	153	0	0	0	0	525
2012	352	2	2	155	0	0	0	0	511
2013	331	3	2	163	0	0	0	0	499
2014	308	4	2	197	0	0	2	0	513
2015	322	3	2	175	0	0	0	0	502
2016	318	3	1	169	0	0	0	0	491
2017	326	4	2	188	0	0	2	0	522
2018	295	2	1	174	2	0	4	0	478
2019	311	2	1	172	3	0	1	0	490
2020	311	0	1	170	1	0	6	0	489
2021	291	0	0	157	1	0	8	0	457
2022	287	0	0	164	1	0	7	0	459
2023	301	0	0	162	0	0	8	0	471

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 Melrose Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	22.1	19.1	22.4
1989	432	26.3	16.4	15.7
1990	511	26.5	19.2	13.7
1991	537	31.2	17.2	14.9
1992	534	31.7	16.8	15.5
1993	523	34.7	15.1	17.2
1994	546	38.8	14.1	16.1
1995	656	51.6	12.7	17.2
1996	656	51.6	12.7	17.2
1997	654	46.7	14.0	16.5
1998	641	n/a	0.0	17.3
1999	647	50.2	12.9	17.5
2000	663	51.8	12.8	32.3
2001	680	47.9	14.2	34.7
2002	649	52.4	12.4	36.1
2003	649	52.4	12.4	36.1
2004	647	50.0	12.9	33.4
2005	642	51.1	12.6	38.8
2006	535	41.5	12.9	36.8
2007	537	38.9	13.8	40
2008	545	36.4	15.0	40.9
2009	542	38.9	13.9	41.9
2010	544	39.1	13.8	44.9
2011	525	40.6	12.9	49.1
2012	511	37.5	13.6	49.9
2013	499	36.0	13.8	53.9
2014	513	36.7	13.9	57.7
2015	502	37.0	13.5	53.8
2016	491	36.0	13.6	54.6
2017	522	34.5	15.1	52.5
2018	478	35.0	13.6	51
2019	490	33.8	14.4	50.6
2020	489	32.3	15.1	43.4
2021	457	37.7	12.0	35.9
2022	459	38.1	12.0	30.9
2023	471	42.4	11.1	50.3

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 Melrose Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	22.1	19.1	22.4
1989	432	26.3	16.4	15.7
1990	511	26.5	19.2	13.7
1991	537	31.2	17.2	14.9
1992	534	31.7	16.8	15.5
1993	523	34.7	15.1	17.2
1994	546	38.8	14.1	16.1
1995	656	51.6	12.7	17.2
1996	656	51.6	12.7	17.2
1997	654	46.7	14.0	16.5
1998	641	n/a	0.0	17.3
1999	647	50.2	12.9	17.5
2000	663	51.8	12.8	32.3
2001	680	47.9	14.2	34.7
2002	649	52.4	12.4	36.1
2003	649	52.4	12.4	36.1
2004	647	50.0	12.9	33.4
2005	642	51.1	12.6	38.8
2006	535	41.5	12.9	36.8
2007	537	38.9	13.8	40
2008	545	36.4	15.0	40.9
2009	542	38.9	13.9	41.9
2010	544	39.1	13.8	44.9
2011	525	40.6	12.9	49.1
2012	511	37.5	13.6	49.9
2013	499	36.0	13.8	53.9
2014	513	36.7	13.9	57.7
2015	502	37.0	13.5	53.8
2016	491	36.0	13.6	54.6
2017	522	34.5	15.1	52.5
2018	478	35.0	13.6	51
2019	490	33.8	14.4	50.6
2020	489	32.3	15.1	43.4
2021	457	37.7	12.0	35.9
2022	459	38.1	12.0	30.9
2023	471	42.4	11.1	50.3

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 Melrose Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,747

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose 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 497^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 431^st of 845 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Melrose Elementary)	61.2	70	8.8%
3rd Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)	61.2	70	8.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Melrose Elementary)	46.3	48.3	2.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)	46.3	48.3	2.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Melrose Elementary)	80.4	68.6	11.8%
4th Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)	80.4	68.6	11.8%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Melrose Elementary)	57.7	38.6	19.2%
4th Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)	57.7	38.6	19.2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Melrose Elementary)	43.5	41.7	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Melrose Public School District)	43.5	41.7	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Melrose Elementary)	57.7	51.4	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Melrose Public School District)	57.7	51.4	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Melrose Elementary)	49.4	40.3	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Melrose Public School District)	49.4	40.3	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	490	471	3.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	172	162	5.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	301	3.2%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	50.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Melrose 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
Melrose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	566 5th Ave NE	Melrose	56352	Stearns County	Melrose Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 256-5160	471	42	11.1	50.3%	301 (63.9%)	0 (0.0%)	162 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	54.3	439^th of 881 public elementary schools	50.2%		53.9	431^st of 845 public elementary schools	49.0%	8	63.3	56.3	51.4		57.5	41.1	42.2	48.6		43.8	47.2	47.2	$11,747
Sauk Centre Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	901 State Rd	Sauk Centre	56378	Stearns County	Sauk Centre Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 352-6521	390	37	10.5	50.5%	292 (74.9%)	3 (0.8%)	78 (20.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	34.7	624^th of 881 public elementary schools	29.2%		23.7	666^th of 845 public elementary schools	21.2%	42	38.6	60.8			50.0	19.7	40.5			30.3			$10,607
Albany Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Forest Ave	Albany	56307	Stearns County	Albany Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 845-2161	498	34	14.4	32.1%	455 (91.4%)	6 (1.2%)	23 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	72.6	228^th of 881 public elementary schools	74.1%		69.5	258^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.5%	30	71.4	63.5	64.8		66.4	52.0	44.7	64.8		54.0	61.4	61.4	$10,474
Upsala Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	415 S Main St	Upsala	56384	Morrison County	Upsala Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 573-2175	171	18	9.6	39.2%	168 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	47.7	523^rd of 881 public elementary schools	40.6%		56.7	405^th of 845 public elementary schools	52.1%	118	65.0	29.2	48.4	42.9	46.1	45.0	33.3	48.4	78.6	48.3	35.5	35.5	$9,597
Holdingford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	900 5th St	Holdingford	56340	Stearns County	Holdingford Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 746-4462	594	43	13.7	23.2%	570 (96.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	82.9	114^th of 881 public elementary schools	87.1%		88.4	56^th of 845 public elementary schools	93.4%	58	82.9	90.5	52.5	44.1	68.1	51.2	70.3	71.3	66.7	64.6	77.5	77.5	$9,694
Swanville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Degraff Ave	Swanville	56382	Morrison County	Swanville Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 547-5100	203	17	12.1	49.8%	176 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.0%)	21.8	715^th of 881 public elementary schools	18.8%		16.1	715^th of 845 public elementary schools	15.4%		29.2	31.0	0.0	45.0	27.2	20.8	31.0	26.3	45.0	30.4	26.3	26.3	$10,057
Avon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Avon Ave N	Avon	56310	Stearns County	Albany Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 845-5300	300	27	11.1	27.0%	278 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	68.6	273^rd of 881 public elementary schools	69.0%		75.1	202^nd of 845 public elementary schools	76.1%	71	84.3	55.8	67.4		69.9	66.7	39.5	59.2		55.9	40.8	40.8	$10,674

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Enrollment information for Melrose Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melrose Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Melrose Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melrose Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose Elementary

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