Elementary Lighthouse

Summary:

Elementary Lighthouse is a small public elementary school located in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, serving grades 1-6 with a total enrollment of 24 students. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Elementary Lighthouse stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 100% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and Reading, significantly higher than the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district (38.37% in Math, 40.85% in Reading) and the state of Minnesota (45.47% in Math, 49.85% in Reading). The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 9 students per teacher, much lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 10.3 to 17.5 students per teacher. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Elementary Lighthouse is relatively low, ranging from 8.33% to 29.17%, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 36.9% to 75.95%.

The consistent high performance, diverse racial makeup, and exceptional metrics compared to nearby schools like Adams Elementary, Monroe Elementary School - MSE, and Pinewood Elementary suggest that Elementary Lighthouse is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, likely due to effective teaching strategies, resource allocation, and support systems. The small school size may also contribute to the personalized attention and tailored instruction that helps drive the school's exceptional outcomes.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 7925 Able Street NE
       Spring Lake Park, MN  55432-2071


(763) 600-5200

District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,979 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  24

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
Asian:
16.7%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elementary Lighthouse ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Elementary Lighthouse has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District. Student population at Elementary Lighthouse is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.3%), Asian (16.7%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elementary Lighthouse is 8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elementary Lighthouse is $12,979, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elementary Lighthouse was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Spring Lake Park Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Park Public Schools 210th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elementary Lighthouse

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Rank History for all students at Elementary Lighthouse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 98.06 1st 840 99.9%
2016 94.41 4th 848 99.5%
2017 94.86 2nd 853 99.8%
2018 94.53 5th 847 99.4%
2019 95.96 4th 870 99.5%
2024 99.62 1st 881 99.9%
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Rank History for White students at Elementary Lighthouse

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.91 2nd 722 99.7%
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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 Elementary Lighthouse

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 50 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 56
2015 38 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 47
2016 36 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 48
2017 31 1 3 2 0 0 3 0 40
2018 31 2 4 3 0 0 4 0 44
2019 29 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 39
2020 28 2 2 2 0 0 5 0 39
2021 26 2 2 2 0 0 4 0 36
2022 18 1 3 2 0 0 3 0 27
2023 14 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 24

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 Elementary Lighthouse

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 56 2.9 19.3 0
2015 47 4.0 11.7 6.4
2016 48 4.0 12.0 12.5
2017 40 4.3 9.3 17.5
2018 44 3.3 13.3 6.8
2019 39 3.3 11.7 10.3
2020 39 3.6 10.6 7.7
2021 36 4.0 9.0 8.3
2022 27 4.0 6.7 11.1
2023 24 3.0 8.0 29.2

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 Elementary Lighthouse

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 56 2.9 19.3 0
2015 47 4.0 11.7 6.4
2016 48 4.0 12.0 12.5
2017 40 4.3 9.3 17.5
2018 44 3.3 13.3 6.8
2019 39 3.3 11.7 10.3
2020 39 3.6 10.6 7.7
2021 36 4.0 9.0 8.3
2022 27 4.0 6.7 11.1
2023 24 3.0 8.0 29.2

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 Elementary Lighthouse

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elementary Lighthouse

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 (%)
6th Grade Math (Elementary Lighthouse)71.480
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)39.831.3
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.3
 11.2%
6th Grade Reading (Elementary Lighthouse)10072.7
 27.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)64.752.1
 12.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.854.4
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3924
 38.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2914
 51.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%29.2%
 18.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elementary Lighthouse

In the 2022-23 school year, 24 students attended Elementary Lighthouse.

Students at Elementary Lighthouse are 58% White, 17% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Yes! Elementary Lighthouse is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.


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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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