Is Red Lake Elementary a good school?

Red Lake Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Red Lake Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Red Lake Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Red Lake Elementary?

Students at Red Lake Elementary are 98% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Red Lake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Red Lake Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Red Lake Secondary

Red Lake Elementary

Summary:

Red Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in Redlake, Minnesota, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 489 students, the majority of whom (97.75%) identify as Native American.

Despite its small student-teacher ratio, Red Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Minnesota, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state averages, often less than 10% proficient across all grades. This persistent low academic performance is likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-income families (89.98%), which is much higher than the state average. Nearby schools, such as Schoolcraft Learning Community and Ponemah Elementary, as well as Endazhi-Nitaawiging, show similar patterns of low academic performance and high percentages of Native American students and students from low-income families, suggesting broader educational disparities in the region.

The lack of racial diversity at Red Lake Elementary, with over 97% of students identifying as Native American, raises questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Addressing the persistent academic challenges, socioeconomic barriers, and lack of diversity will be crucial in improving outcomes for the students at Red Lake Elementary and the surrounding schools, which are part of the Schoolcraft Learning Community Charter, the Red Lake Public School District, and the Endazhi-Nitaawiging district.

Detail:

Public 1-5

24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671-0499

(218) 679-3329

District: Red Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
875^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,794

Students who attend Red Lake Elementary usually attend:

High:

Red Lake Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Red Lake Elementary ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Red Lake Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Red Lake Public School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.8%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Lake Elementary is 10.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Red Lake Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Red Lake Elementary employs 46.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Lake Elementary is $22,794, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Red Lake Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Red Lake Elementary 875^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Red Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Red Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	7.62	631^st	674	6.4%
2004	7.13	635^th	676	6.1%
2006	4.47	726^th	756	4.0%
2007	2.75	759^th	777	2.3%
2008	2.60	761^st	781	2.6%
2009	1.46	424^th	434	2.3%
2010	11.29	742^nd	803	7.6%
2011	16.61	727^th	814	10.7%
2012	13.21	747^th	820	8.9%
2013	4.07	788^th	824	4.4%
2014	7.38	768^th	826	7.0%
2015	13.08	747^th	840	11.1%
2016	12.12	764^th	848	9.9%
2017	7.05	788^th	853	7.6%
2018	6.08	789^th	847	6.8%
2019	3.92	835^th	870	4.0%
2021	2.28	864^th	869	0.6%
2022	1.60	855^th	858	0.3%
2023	1.84	842^nd	845	0.4%
2024	2.32	875^th	881	0.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.85	449^th	463	3.0%
2019	7.99	504^th	515	2.1%
2021	5.58	412^th	417	1.2%
2022	5.97	496^th	500	0.8%
2023	5.67	517^th	524	1.3%
2024	8.02	555^th	572	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.06	657^th	728	9.8%
2019	10.50	698^th	740	5.7%
2021	6.91	672^nd	683	1.6%
2022	4.59	661^st	663	0.3%
2023	4.11	769^th	774	0.6%
2024	5.11	782^nd	793	1.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	83.62	2^nd	9	77.8%
2019	48.50	4^th	8	50.0%
2021	35.27	2^nd	2	0.0%
2022	47.03	3^rd	4	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	8.31	712^th	774	8.0%
2019	4.56	758^th	787	3.7%
2021	2.47	774^th	783	1.1%
2022	1.66	797^th	799	0.3%
2023	2.09	784^th	787	0.4%
2024	2.43	804^th	809	0.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.92	741^st	779	4.9%
2019	4.02	771^st	798	3.4%
2021	2.04	778^th	784	0.8%
2022	1.86	802^nd	808	0.7%
2023	1.77	792^nd	799	0.9%
2024	2.50	815^th	826	1.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Red Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.04	15^th	22	31.8%
2019	27.36	22^nd	26	15.4%
2021	12.49	19^th	20	5.0%
2022	11.68	20^th	21	4.8%
2023	10.58	38^th	39	2.6%
2024	12.86	39^th	42	7.1%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Red Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	2	0	0	388	n/a	n/a	0	390
1989	2	0	0	388	n/a	n/a	0	390
1990	0	0	0	413	n/a	n/a	0	413
1991	0	0	0	481	n/a	n/a	0	481
1992	0	0	0	484	n/a	n/a	0	484
1993	0	0	0	442	n/a	n/a	0	442
1994	0	0	0	528	n/a	n/a	0	528
1995	0	0	0	504	n/a	n/a	0	504
1996	0	0	0	504	n/a	n/a	0	504
1997	0	0	0	553	n/a	n/a	0	553
1998	0	0	0	532	n/a	n/a	8	540
1999	0	0	0	541	n/a	n/a	0	541
2000	3	0	0	500	n/a	n/a	0	503
2001	0	0	0	540	n/a	n/a	0	540
2002	0	0	0	577	n/a	n/a	0	577
2003	0	0	0	577	n/a	n/a	0	577
2004	0	0	0	587	n/a	n/a	0	587
2005	0	0	0	452	n/a	n/a	0	452
2006	0	0	0	445	n/a	n/a	0	445
2007	0	0	0	440	n/a	n/a	0	440
2008	0	0	0	463	n/a	n/a	0	463
2009	0	0	0	480	n/a	n/a	0	480
2010	0	0	0	498	n/a	n/a	0	498
2011	1	3	2	485	0	0	0	491
2012	0	0	1	462	0	0	0	463
2013	0	0	1	477	0	0	0	478
2014	0	0	0	529	0	0	0	529
2015	0	0	0	552	0	0	0	552
2016	0	0	0	580	0	0	0	580
2017	0	1	0	568	0	0	0	569
2018	0	0	0	590	0	0	0	590
2019	0	0	0	588	0	1	0	589
2020	0	0	0	587	0	1	0	588
2021	0	0	0	578	0	1	0	579
2022	0	0	2	517	0	1	0	520
2023	1	0	6	478	0	4	0	489

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 Red Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	29.0	13.4	82.8
1989	390	30.0	13.0	82.8
1990	413	28.0	14.7	0
1991	481	35.0	13.7	65.5
1992	484	35.1	13.7	50.6
1993	442	26.0	17.0	59.5
1994	528	32.6	16.2	77.3
1995	504	28.6	17.6	68.5
1996	504	28.6	17.6	68.5
1997	553	28.4	19.5	76.5
1998	540	n/a	0.0	96.4
1999	541	63.3	8.5	92.4
2000	503	52.5	9.6	98.8
2001	540	55.4	9.7	96.9
2002	577	53.9	10.7	73.1
2003	577	53.9	10.7	73.1
2004	587	60.4	9.7	90.6
2005	452	46.9	9.6	92.3
2006	445	47.9	9.3	92.6
2007	440	42.9	10.3	87
2008	463	46.0	10.1	81.4
2009	480	50.0	9.6	77.7
2010	498	49.0	10.1	88.8
2011	491	50.5	9.7	88.8
2012	463	51.0	9.0	84.7
2013	478	53.0	9.0	78.5
2014	529	48.8	10.8	80.2
2015	552	48.0	11.5	82.6
2016	580	47.0	12.3	87.4
2017	569	47.8	11.9	89.3
2018	590	49.8	11.8	81.7
2019	589	52.3	11.2	84.6
2020	588	50.0	11.7	79.3
2021	579	49.0	11.8	90
2022	520	51.0	10.1	67.1
2023	489	46.6	10.4	90

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 Red Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	29.0	13.4	82.8
1989	390	30.0	13.0	82.8
1990	413	28.0	14.7	0
1991	481	35.0	13.7	65.5
1992	484	35.1	13.7	50.6
1993	442	26.0	17.0	59.5
1994	528	32.6	16.2	77.3
1995	504	28.6	17.6	68.5
1996	504	28.6	17.6	68.5
1997	553	28.4	19.5	76.5
1998	540	n/a	0.0	96.4
1999	541	63.3	8.5	92.4
2000	503	52.5	9.6	98.8
2001	540	55.4	9.7	96.9
2002	577	53.9	10.7	73.1
2003	577	53.9	10.7	73.1
2004	587	60.4	9.7	90.6
2005	452	46.9	9.6	92.3
2006	445	47.9	9.3	92.6
2007	440	42.9	10.3	87
2008	463	46.0	10.1	81.4
2009	480	50.0	9.6	77.7
2010	498	49.0	10.1	88.8
2011	491	50.5	9.7	88.8
2012	463	51.0	9.0	84.7
2013	478	53.0	9.0	78.5
2014	529	48.8	10.8	80.2
2015	552	48.0	11.5	82.6
2016	580	47.0	12.3	87.4
2017	569	47.8	11.9	89.3
2018	590	49.8	11.8	81.7
2019	589	52.3	11.2	84.6
2020	588	50.0	11.7	79.3
2021	579	49.0	11.8	90
2022	520	51.0	10.1	67.1
2023	489	46.6	10.4	90

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 Red Lake Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,794

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 835^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 842^nd of 845 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Red Lake Elementary)	28.7	8.4	20.3%
3rd Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)	25.4	7.2	18.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Red Lake Elementary)	17.2	7.3	9.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)	16.9	8	8.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Red Lake Elementary)	23.7	1.1	22.6%
4th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)	25.3	0.9	24.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Red Lake Elementary)	23.3	4.3	19.1%
4th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)	18.9	3.5	15.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Red Lake Elementary)	19.4	1	18.4%
5th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)	17	0.9	16.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Red Lake Elementary)	28.6	9.6	19%
5th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)	25.8	10.3	15.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Red Lake Elementary)	6.9	5.7	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Red Lake Public School District)	6.5	5.9	0.6%
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	589	489	17%
African American	0	0
American Indian	588	478	18.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.6%	90%	5.4%

Schools Near Red Lake 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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th 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 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Red Lake Elementary	Public	1-5	24900 Elementary Street	Redlake	56671	Beltrami County	Red Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 679-3329	489	47	10.4	90.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	478 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2.3	875^th of 881 public elementary schools	0.7%		1.8	842^nd of 845 public elementary schools	0.4%	33	13.2	5.4	1.1				7.0	13.2	3.2	8.4				8.6	1.1		1.1	$22,794
Endazhi-Nitaawiging	Public, Charter	K-6	25065 Highway 1 W	Redlake	56671	Beltrami County	Endazhi-Nitaawiging	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(218) 679-1060	73	6	12.1	75.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2.6	871^st of 881 public elementary schools	1.1%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0					0.0	16.7	8.3					20.5
Red Lake Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	24900 Elementary Street	Redlake	56671	Beltrami County	Red Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 679-3329	101	14	7.2	84.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)																		$25,024
Ponemah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	25039 Abinoojiin Dr	Ponemah	56666	Beltrami County	Red Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 554-7337	130	18	7.2	97.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3.3	861^st of 881 public elementary schools	2.3%		2.3	837^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.9%	24	15.4	9.1	0.0	5.9	0.0		7.8	7.7	18.2	6.3	11.8	15.4		11.4	0.0		0.0	$26,064
Schoolcraft Learning Community	Public, Charter	K-8	8955 Deer School Rd	Bemidji	56601	Beltrami County	Schoolcraft Learning Community Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 444-2102	207	18	11.5	48.3%	151 (72.9%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)	42.5	563^rd of 881 public elementary schools	36.1%		45.4	529^th of 845 public elementary schools	37.4%	34	30.4	47.6	20.6	33.3	40.0	42.1	34.1	30.4	57.1	52.9	66.7	45.0	79.0	54.4	41.2	66.7	50.0	$14,863

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Schools Near Red Lake Elementary