Is Sauk Centre Elementary a good school?

Sauk Centre Elementary ranks 624 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Sauk Centre Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Sauk Centre Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sauk Centre Elementary?

Students at Sauk Centre Elementary are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sauk Centre Elementary attend?

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

Sauk Centre Elementary

Summary:

Sauk Centre Elementary is a public elementary school serving 390 students in grades PK-4 in the town of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. The school is part of the Sauk Centre Public School District, which is ranked 266 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sauk Centre Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (20%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (74.87%) compared to nearby schools like Albany Elementary (91.37%), Upsala Elementary (98.25%), and Osakis Elementary (93.06%). The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (50%) and Reading (30.34%) for all grades significantly below the state averages. However, the school ranks in the top quartile for its Hispanic student population, suggesting it may be more effective in supporting this group compared to its White student population, which ranks in the bottom quartile.

Sauk Centre Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.24% in 2021-2022 to 50.51% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 406 out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 624 out of 881 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with academic performance improvements in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

901 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378-1698

(320) 352-6521

District: Sauk Centre Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
624^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,607

Students who attend Sauk Centre Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sauk Centre Middle
High:	Sauk Centre Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sauk Centre Elementary ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sauk Centre Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Sauk Centre Elementary employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sauk Centre Elementary is $10,607.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sauk Centre Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sauk Centre Elementary 624^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sauk Centre Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sauk Centre Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sauk Centre Public School District 266^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sauk Centre Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	38.30	505^th	674	25.1%
2004	34.23	531^st	676	21.4%
2005	41.02	493^rd	685	28.0%
2006	39.29	575^th	756	23.9%
2007	42.64	566^th	777	27.2%
2008	52.55	451^st	781	42.3%
2010	46.62	563^rd	803	29.9%
2011	49.94	511^th	814	37.2%
2012	63.27	349^th	820	57.4%
2013	47.48	520^th	824	36.9%
2014	40.63	585^th	826	29.2%
2015	53.85	471^st	840	43.9%
2016	44.86	560^th	848	34.0%
2017	54.92	453^rd	853	46.9%
2018	53.04	468^th	847	44.7%
2019	59.90	406^th	870	53.3%
2021	38.47	612^th	869	29.6%
2022	32.38	635^th	858	26.0%
2023	23.69	666^th	845	21.2%
2024	34.72	624^th	881	29.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	45.85	257^th	463	44.5%
2019	40.23	342^nd	515	33.6%
2021	29.61	330^th	417	20.9%
2023	28.09	413^th	524	21.2%
2024	30.02	423^rd	572	26.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.92	249^th	728	65.8%
2019	66.30	221^st	740	70.1%
2021	40.02	443^rd	683	35.1%
2022	42.34	402^nd	663	39.4%
2023	31.71	571^st	774	26.2%
2024	52.23	388^th	793	51.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.41	425^th	774	45.1%
2019	59.44	366^th	787	53.5%
2021	44.43	509^th	783	35.0%
2022	38.08	550^th	799	31.2%
2023	25.59	612^th	787	22.2%
2024	28.58	613^th	809	24.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	48.56	476^th	779	38.9%
2019	57.03	406^th	798	49.1%
2021	28.92	602^nd	784	23.2%
2022	26.24	635^th	808	21.4%
2023	23.43	645^th	799	19.3%
2024	38.26	557^th	826	32.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.80	49^th	220	77.7%
2019	55.34	89^th	219	59.4%
2023	43.71	115^th	214	46.3%
2024	61.55	71^st	249	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	34.64	542^nd	712	23.9%
2019	48.05	408^th	722	43.5%
2021	17.63	659^th	710	7.2%
2022	12.70	692^nd	725	4.6%
2023	8.52	689^th	712	3.2%
2024	14.30	686^th	730	6.0%

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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 Sauk Centre Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	345	5	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1989	340	2	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	350
1990	372	2	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	381
1991	362	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	369
1992	399	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1993	617	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1994	654	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1995	436	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1996	436	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1997	473	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1998	427	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	18	450
1999	444	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
2000	467	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2001	466	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2002	476	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2003	476	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2004	461	1	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2005	456	1	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	467
2006	422	4	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2007	404	4	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2008	405	6	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
2009	405	3	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2010	394	4	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2011	395	4	0	24	1	0	0	0	424
2012	403	1	0	35	2	0	0	0	441
2013	422	1	1	32	5	1	0	0	462
2014	413	2	3	41	0	0	1	0	460
2015	432	3	3	48	0	0	3	0	489
2016	466	2	5	57	1	0	7	0	538
2017	465	1	3	53	0	0	10	0	532
2018	480	2	4	58	0	0	13	0	557
2019	463	0	2	66	1	0	17	0	549
2020	314	0	1	59	1	0	13	0	388
2021	280	1	1	50	1	0	14	0	347
2022	303	1	1	55	1	0	16	0	377
2023	292	3	1	78	0	0	16	0	390

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sauk Centre Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	359	25.2	14.2	35.7
1989	350	24.3	14.4	36.9
1990	381	22.6	16.8	32
1991	369	26.4	13.9	26
1992	408	26.1	15.6	31.6
1993	623	27.1	23.0	17.3
1994	659	29.3	22.5	18.2
1995	440	25.9	17.0	30.7
1996	440	25.9	17.0	30.7
1997	479	27.1	17.7	25.9
1998	450	n/a	0.0	29.9
1999	450	33.0	13.6	26
2000	472	32.9	14.3	36.7
2001	468	30.9	15.1	38.5
2002	490	31.6	15.5	39.2
2003	490	31.6	15.5	39.2
2004	474	31.3	15.1	35.9
2005	467	33.9	13.8	34.3
2006	438	32.4	13.5	36.3
2007	421	28.4	14.8	40.1
2008	437	26.6	16.4	41.9
2009	432	29.0	14.9	45.6
2010	429	32.2	13.2	46.4
2011	424	31.4	13.4	43.6
2012	441	33.0	13.3	40.6
2013	462	34.0	13.5	44.8
2014	460	32.2	14.2	44.3
2015	489	35.0	13.9	41.7
2016	538	34.0	15.8	46.1
2017	532	38.8	13.6	43.8
2018	557	41.2	13.5	46.1
2019	549	39.0	14.0	45.7
2020	388	33.6	11.5	43.8
2021	347	34.0	10.2	31.1
2022	377	34.0	11.0	30.2
2023	390	37.0	10.5	50.5

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 Sauk Centre Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	359	25.2	14.2	35.7
1989	350	24.3	14.4	36.9
1990	381	22.6	16.8	32
1991	369	26.4	13.9	26
1992	408	26.1	15.6	31.6
1993	623	27.1	23.0	17.3
1994	659	29.3	22.5	18.2
1995	440	25.9	17.0	30.7
1996	440	25.9	17.0	30.7
1997	479	27.1	17.7	25.9
1998	450	n/a	0.0	29.9
1999	450	33.0	13.6	26
2000	472	32.9	14.3	36.7
2001	468	30.9	15.1	38.5
2002	490	31.6	15.5	39.2
2003	490	31.6	15.5	39.2
2004	474	31.3	15.1	35.9
2005	467	33.9	13.8	34.3
2006	438	32.4	13.5	36.3
2007	421	28.4	14.8	40.1
2008	437	26.6	16.4	41.9
2009	432	29.0	14.9	45.6
2010	429	32.2	13.2	46.4
2011	424	31.4	13.4	43.6
2012	441	33.0	13.3	40.6
2013	462	34.0	13.5	44.8
2014	460	32.2	14.2	44.3
2015	489	35.0	13.9	41.7
2016	538	34.0	15.8	46.1
2017	532	38.8	13.6	43.8
2018	557	41.2	13.5	46.1
2019	549	39.0	14.0	45.7
2020	388	33.6	11.5	43.8
2021	347	34.0	10.2	31.1
2022	377	34.0	11.0	30.2
2023	390	37.0	10.5	50.5

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 Sauk Centre Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,607

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sauk Centre Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 406^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 666^th of 845 Elementary schools	32.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sauk Centre Elementary)	43.4	46.2	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Sauk Centre Public School District)	43.4	46.2	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sauk Centre Elementary)	44	30.8	13.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Sauk Centre Public School District)	44	30.8	13.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sauk Centre Elementary)	70.1	27.4	42.7%
4th Grade Math (Sauk Centre Public School District)	70.1	27.4	42.7%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sauk Centre Elementary)	56.3	32.3	24.1%
4th Grade Reading (Sauk Centre Public School District)	56.3	32.3	24.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	390	29%
African American	0	3
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	66	78	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	463	292	36.9%
Two or More Races	17	16	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	50.5%	4.8%

Schools Near Sauk Centre 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
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
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
Osakis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	500 1st Ave E	Osakis	56360	Douglas County	Osakis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 859-2191	418	31	13.6	46.4%	389 (93.1%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	77.5	167^th of 881 public elementary schools	81.0%		76.1	194^th of 845 public elementary schools	77.0%	27	85.3	73.1	56.7	58.1	67.8	41.9	63.5	61.2	62.9	57.2	64.2	64.2	$10,425
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	205 2nd St S	Long Prairie	56347	Todd County	Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 732-2194	500	47	10.6	75.4%	188 (37.6%)	2 (0.4%)	289 (57.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	10 (2.0%)	13.8	767^th of 881 public elementary schools	12.9%		12.5	739^th of 845 public elementary schools	12.5%	28	41.3	25.7	12.0	11.3	21.9	27.7	25.7	27.6	25.0	26.5	23.7	23.7	$11,766
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	245 School Avenue	Brooten	56316	Stearns County	Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 254-8211	307	22	14.0	49.8%	277 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.2	337^th of 881 public elementary schools	61.7%		38.8	584^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.9%	247	63.5	53.2	47.5		55.4	40.4	46.8	85.0		55.4	57.5	57.5	$11,382
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
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
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

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Student/Teacher Ratio Sauk Centre Elementary

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Impact of COVID-19 on Sauk Centre Elementary

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