Spring Creek Elementary

Summary:

Spring Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Northfield, Minnesota, serving 462 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Northfield Public School District and the state of Minnesota in academic assessments, with particularly strong results in Math and Reading proficiency.

Spring Creek Elementary's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 72.31% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 60.44% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, in MCA-III Reading, 67.92% of Spring Creek students were proficient or better, compared to 61.18% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's performance is especially noteworthy in 3rd grade Math, where 83.08% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 73.17% and the state's 58.79%.

Spring Creek Elementary's strengths extend beyond overall academic performance. The school excels in supporting various student subgroups, including Hispanic students, White students, and students with special education needs. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Spring Creek ranked 34th out of 249 Minnesota elementary schools for Hispanic students in Math, and 35th out of 214 schools the previous year. The school also ranks highly for White students, placing 152nd out of 730 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, in the 2022-2023 school year, Spring Creek Elementary ranked 9th out of 524 Minnesota elementary schools for students with special education needs, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 19.51% in 2020-2021 to 32.9% in 2022-2023, it has maintained its strong academic performance, indicating its ability to support the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1400 Maple St
       Northfield, MN  55057-2925


(507) 645-3470

District: Northfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,516 Help


Students who attend Spring Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northfield Middle
High:    Northfield Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Creek Elementary ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Northfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary is 12.8, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Creek Elementary is $13,516, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Creek Elementary 112th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Spring Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Public School District 97th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.35 93rd 674 86.2%
2004 58.44 319th 676 52.8%
2005 68.57 203rd 685 70.4%
2006 65.20 264th 756 65.1%
2007 65.09 267th 777 65.6%
2008 69.28 215th 781 72.5%
2010 68.76 254th 803 68.4%
2011 69.01 242nd 814 70.3%
2012 73.62 179th 820 78.2%
2013 76.90 147th 824 82.2%
2014 74.19 182nd 826 78.0%
2015 76.88 160th 840 81.0%
2016 70.29 255th 848 69.9%
2017 64.02 345th 853 59.6%
2018 78.14 144th 847 83.0%
2019 73.65 209th 870 76.0%
2021 79.55 137th 869 84.2%
2022 74.19 207th 858 75.9%
2023 78.22 161st 845 80.9%
2024 82.98 112th 881 87.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 28th 463 94.0%
2019 84.68 38th 515 92.6%
2021 52.96 186th 417 55.4%
2022 70.25 112th 500 77.6%
2023 93.64 9th 524 98.3%
2024 73.53 104th 572 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.04 383rd 728 47.4%
2019 44.69 444th 740 40.0%
2021 72.08 140th 683 79.5%
2022 63.97 209th 663 68.5%
2023 67.55 216th 774 72.1%
2024 79.03 102nd 793 87.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.36 196th 774 74.7%
2019 68.93 237th 787 69.9%
2021 66.20 271st 783 65.4%
2022 61.84 334th 799 58.2%
2023 74.77 183rd 787 76.7%
2024 82.82 94th 809 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.26 109th 779 86.0%
2019 74.56 177th 798 77.8%
2021 85.99 57th 784 92.7%
2022 78.44 134th 808 83.4%
2023 77.61 152nd 799 81.0%
2024 79.52 132nd 826 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.80 180th 219 17.8%
2021 37.61 112th 153 26.8%
2022 61.28 51st 209 75.6%
2023 74.46 35th 214 83.6%
2024 77.05 34th 249 86.3%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.26 147th 712 79.4%
2019 69.64 193rd 722 73.3%
2021 77.68 105th 710 85.2%
2022 66.92 207th 725 71.4%
2023 66.30 202nd 712 71.6%
2024 73.89 152nd 730 79.2%
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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 Spring Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 408 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 455 2 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 500 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 515 1 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 532 4 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1993 533 1 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 543 1 10 12 3 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 516 1 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 516 1 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 510 3 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 506 1 6 25 5 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 271 1 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 271 2 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 262 3 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2002 289 2 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 289 2 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 342 2 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 336 1 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 408 0 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2007 416 4 9 22 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 418 4 12 31 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 417 6 13 28 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2010 438 7 10 24 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 477 9 13 43 5 0 3 0 550
2012 480 13 13 56 3 0 6 0 571
2013 477 11 11 57 1 0 9 0 566
2014 490 7 8 64 1 0 13 0 583
2015 480 8 5 62 1 0 18 0 574
2016 495 5 4 54 0 0 10 0 568
2017 503 4 3 56 0 0 19 0 585
2018 498 8 3 61 0 0 20 0 590
2019 466 9 6 71 1 0 23 0 576
2020 457 8 2 64 0 0 17 0 548
2021 406 7 2 60 0 0 17 0 492
2022 361 7 1 65 0 0 16 0 450
2023 373 6 2 62 0 0 19 0 462

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 Spring Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 19.4 21.4 9.8
1989 467 26.5 17.6 7.7
1990 507 26.9 18.8 5.3
1991 524 26.7 19.6 10.1
1992 547 27.6 19.8 13.7
1993 556 33.5 16.6 10.6
1994 569 32.3 17.6 9.8
1995 544 33.2 16.4 13.4
1996 544 33.2 16.4 13.4
1997 541 0.0 0.0 11.5
1998 543 n/a 0.0 13.6
1999 288 20.8 13.8 9.7
2000 287 18.1 15.9 16
2001 288 19.6 14.7 17.4
2002 312 23.2 13.4 12.5
2003 312 23.2 13.4 12.5
2004 369 26.0 14.2 11.9
2005 355 24.4 14.5 11.3
2006 437 25.3 17.3 14
2007 452 26.1 17.3 13.3
2008 466 26.6 17.5 10.5
2009 465 28.7 16.2 8.6
2010 481 29.3 16.3 13.1
2011 550 34.2 16.0 16.5
2012 571 35.8 15.9 18.9
2013 566 37.9 14.9 20.8
2014 583 37.2 15.6 21.8
2015 574 38.0 15.1 23.3
2016 568 38.0 14.9 20.4
2017 585 39.6 14.7 20.3
2018 590 39.2 15.0 24.1
2019 576 38.7 14.8 24
2020 548 38.8 14.1 21.2
2021 492 39.7 12.3 19.5
2022 450 37.4 12.0 20.2
2023 462 35.9 12.8 32.9

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 Spring Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 19.4 21.4 9.8
1989 467 26.5 17.6 7.7
1990 507 26.9 18.8 5.3
1991 524 26.7 19.6 10.1
1992 547 27.6 19.8 13.7
1993 556 33.5 16.6 10.6
1994 569 32.3 17.6 9.8
1995 544 33.2 16.4 13.4
1996 544 33.2 16.4 13.4
1997 541 0.0 0.0 11.5
1998 543 n/a 0.0 13.6
1999 288 20.8 13.8 9.7
2000 287 18.1 15.9 16
2001 288 19.6 14.7 17.4
2002 312 23.2 13.4 12.5
2003 312 23.2 13.4 12.5
2004 369 26.0 14.2 11.9
2005 355 24.4 14.5 11.3
2006 437 25.3 17.3 14
2007 452 26.1 17.3 13.3
2008 466 26.6 17.5 10.5
2009 465 28.7 16.2 8.6
2010 481 29.3 16.3 13.1
2011 550 34.2 16.0 16.5
2012 571 35.8 15.9 18.9
2013 566 37.9 14.9 20.8
2014 583 37.2 15.6 21.8
2015 574 38.0 15.1 23.3
2016 568 38.0 14.9 20.4
2017 585 39.6 14.7 20.3
2018 590 39.2 15.0 24.1
2019 576 38.7 14.8 24
2020 548 38.8 14.1 21.2
2021 492 39.7 12.3 19.5
2022 450 37.4 12.0 20.2
2023 462 35.9 12.8 32.9

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 Spring Creek Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,516

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Creek 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 209th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 161st of 845 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Spring Creek Elementary)84.280.8
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)80.377
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Spring Creek Elementary)70.369.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)68.467.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Spring Creek Elementary)77.766.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)73.763.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Spring Creek Elementary)7254
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)63.451.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Spring Creek Elementary)48.657.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)50.763.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Spring Creek Elementary)75.272.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)70.371.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Spring Creek Elementary)54.854.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Northfield Public School District)51.860.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students576462
 19.8%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic7162
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White466373
 20%
Two or More Races2319
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%32.9%
 8.9%


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Spring Creek Elementary ranks 112th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Spring Creek Elementary are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Spring Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Spring Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northfield Middle
High : Northfield Senior High


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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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