Big Woods Elementary

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Big Woods Elementary ranks 95 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Big Woods Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Michael, Minnesota, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 660 students. The school is part of the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Woods Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking between 17 and 95 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating exceptional academic performance. Big Woods students consistently outperform the state and district averages in both math and reading on the MCA-III assessments, with over 76% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in math in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 63.41% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school's performance for student subgroups, such as female students, white students, and students with low socioeconomic status, is also strong, ranking in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools.

One interesting finding is that Big Woods Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85-88%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Hanover Elementary, Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School, and Otsego Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. This demographic difference may be worth exploring further to understand any potential implications for the school's educational approach or student experiences.

Detail:

Public 1-4

13470 Frankfort Pkwy NE
Saint Michael, MN 55376-8888

(763) 497-8025

District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,739

Students who attend Big Woods Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
High:	St. Michael-Albertville Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 660

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Woods Elementary ranks better than 89.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Big Woods Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Woods Elementary is 19.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Woods Elementary is $9,739, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Woods Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Woods Elementary 95^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Big Woods Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

St. Michael-Albertville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Michael-Albertville Schools 24^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Big Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Big Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	73.89	144^th	685	79.0%
2006	76.95	118^th	756	84.4%
2007	74.00	151^st	777	80.6%
2008	72.83	166^th	781	78.7%
2010	78.49	88^th	803	89.0%
2011	78.16	114^th	814	86.0%
2012	67.90	266^th	820	67.6%
2013	79.40	115^th	824	86.0%
2014	86.36	39^th	826	95.3%
2015	88.06	29^th	840	96.5%
2016	87.16	41^st	848	95.2%
2017	87.96	34^th	853	96.0%
2018	91.11	17^th	847	98.0%
2019	90.68	22^nd	870	97.5%
2021	84.03	92^nd	869	89.4%
2022	87.98	51^st	858	94.1%
2023	90.35	37^th	845	95.6%
2024	84.66	95^th	881	89.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	67.46	138^th	515	73.2%
2021	55.44	166^th	417	60.2%
2022	82.96	49^th	500	90.2%
2023	82.08	61^st	524	88.4%
2024	57.57	201^st	572	64.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	90.02	22^nd	728	97.0%
2019	96.80	2^nd	740	99.7%
2021	76.99	98^th	683	85.7%
2022	79.95	76^th	663	88.5%
2023	91.78	18^th	774	97.7%
2024	85.92	56^th	793	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Big Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	88.47	27^th	774	96.5%
2019	87.67	28^th	787	96.4%
2021	83.92	68^th	783	91.3%
2022	87.06	47^th	799	94.1%
2023	89.98	29^th	787	96.3%
2024	86.64	62^nd	809	92.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Big Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	91.42	10^th	779	98.7%
2019	91.01	15^th	798	98.1%
2021	79.89	115^th	784	85.3%
2022	84.75	70^th	808	91.3%
2023	87.98	45^th	799	94.4%
2024	78.79	141^st	826	82.9%

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Rank History for White students at Big Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	89.50	16^th	712	97.8%
2019	87.09	28^th	722	96.1%
2021	73.86	142^nd	710	80.0%
2022	81.61	79^th	725	89.1%
2023	82.71	85^th	712	88.1%
2024	76.70	131^st	730	82.1%

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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 Big Woods Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	547	7	15	8	1	n/a	n/a	578
2006	637	13	20	5	1	n/a	n/a	676
2007	724	13	24	8	2	n/a	n/a	771
2008	597	13	19	4	1	n/a	n/a	634
2009	652	9	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	686
2010	523	18	15	10	0	n/a	n/a	566
2011	563	13	12	13	0	0	11	612
2012	564	10	12	17	0	0	13	616
2013	563	12	14	17	1	0	19	626
2014	582	9	13	21	2	0	21	648
2015	568	12	14	26	1	1	26	648
2016	565	16	16	23	1	1	30	652
2017	562	15	15	19	1	1	25	638
2018	559	14	11	18	0	0	22	624
2019	563	26	10	18	0	0	21	638
2020	574	22	13	14	0	2	25	650
2021	576	21	14	14	0	2	26	653
2022	561	16	11	25	2	3	31	649
2023	561	19	10	25	3	2	40	660

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 Big Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	578	30.0	19.3	7.3
2006	676	37.6	18.0	7.7
2007	771	42.0	18.4	8.6
2008	634	31.5	20.1	7.6
2009	686	40.5	16.9	9.9
2010	566	33.6	16.8	12.2
2011	612	36.1	16.9	10.9
2012	616	37.2	16.5	10.1
2013	626	38.4	16.2	11.5
2014	648	36.2	17.8	8.8
2015	648	34.0	19.0	9.9
2016	652	34.0	19.1	8.3
2017	638	35.6	17.8	7.1
2018	624	35.1	17.7	8.3
2019	638	37.0	17.2	10.8
2020	650	36.7	17.7	10.5
2021	653	39.7	16.4	9.5
2022	649	32.9	19.7	9.4
2023	660	34.4	19.1	15.8

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 Big Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	578	30.0	19.3	7.3
2006	676	37.6	18.0	7.7
2007	771	42.0	18.4	8.6
2008	634	31.5	20.1	7.6
2009	686	40.5	16.9	9.9
2010	566	33.6	16.8	12.2
2011	612	36.1	16.9	10.9
2012	616	37.2	16.5	10.1
2013	626	38.4	16.2	11.5
2014	648	36.2	17.8	8.8
2015	648	34.0	19.0	9.9
2016	652	34.0	19.1	8.3
2017	638	35.6	17.8	7.1
2018	624	35.1	17.7	8.3
2019	638	37.0	17.2	10.8
2020	650	36.7	17.7	10.5
2021	653	39.7	16.4	9.5
2022	649	32.9	19.7	9.4
2023	660	34.4	19.1	15.8

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 Big Woods Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,739

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Woods Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 37^th of 845 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Big Woods Elementary)	83.4	77.2	6.3%
3rd Grade Math (St. Michael-Albertville Schools)	83.9	75.2	8.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Big Woods Elementary)	78.2	70.6	7.6%
3rd Grade Reading (St. Michael-Albertville Schools)	76.2	64.1	12.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Big Woods Elementary)	87.7	81.4	6.3%
4th Grade Math (St. Michael-Albertville Schools)	83	76.5	6.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Big Woods Elementary)	80.9	75.6	5.2%
4th Grade Reading (St. Michael-Albertville Schools)	75.8	68.2	7.6%
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	638	660	3.4%
African American	26	19	26.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	563	561	0.4%
Two or More Races	21	40	90.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.8%	15.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Big Woods 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 All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Big Woods Elementary	Public	1-4	13470 Frankfort Pkwy NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-8025	660	34	19.1	15.8%	561 (85.0%)	19 (2.9%)	25 (3.8%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.1%)	84.7	95^th of 881 public elementary schools	89.2%		90.3	37^th of 845 public elementary schools	95.6%	58	70.2	82.4		76.3	55.9	76.3		66.1			$9,739
Albertville Primary	Public	PK-K	5386 Main Ave NE	Albertville	55301	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-2688	526	31	17.2	23.2%	423 (80.4%)	30 (5.7%)	23 (4.4%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.0%)								(n/a)											$11,565
Hassan Elementary	Public	K-4	14055 Orchid Ave	Rogers	55374	Hennepin County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-7230	664	43	15.3	19.0%	510 (76.8%)	52 (7.8%)	31 (4.7%)	25 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.3%)	89.1	55^th of 881 public elementary schools	93.8%		81.3	124^th of 845 public elementary schools	85.3%	69	91.2	70.2		80.7	75.0	64.2		69.6			$10,464
STMA Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	60 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 497-6575	11	1	11.0	27.3%	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)
St. Michael Elementary	Public	1-4	101 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 497-4882	588	32	18.4	22.8%	467 (79.4%)	37 (6.3%)	42 (7.1%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	81	132^nd of 881 public elementary schools	85.0%		86.8	73^rd of 845 public elementary schools	91.4%	59	66.7	78.6		71.9	58.5	66.7		62.1			$11,841
Prairie View Elementary School	Public	K-4	12220 80th St NE	Otsego	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-6270	675	40	16.9	21.5%	479 (71.0%)	85 (12.6%)	20 (3.0%)	40 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.4%)	82.5	119^th of 881 public elementary schools	86.5%		82.7	112^th of 845 public elementary schools	86.7%	7	77.0	73.0		74.9	63.4	57.9		60.6			$10,554
Fieldstone Elementary School	Public	1-4	5255 Jansen Ave NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 497-0904	596	33	17.9	24.0%	488 (81.9%)	43 (7.2%)	31 (5.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	83.2	111^th of 881 public elementary schools	87.4%		78.1	164^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.6%	53	73.2	70.8		71.9	65.2	63.2		64.2			$10,642
Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	7525 Kalland Ave NE	Otsego	55301	Wright County	Kaleidoscope Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 428-1890	310	23	13.3	36.1%	254 (81.9%)	17 (5.5%)	12 (3.9%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	31.6	644^th of 881 public elementary schools	26.9%		42.5	557^th of 845 public elementary schools	34.1%	87	39.1	38.5	34.7	37.4	26.1	42.3	49.0	39.5	32.0	32.0	$14,535
Otsego Elementary	Public	K-4	8125 NE River Rd	Otsego	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 241-3494	563	32	17.8	20.6%	441 (78.3%)	28 (5.0%)	35 (6.2%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.1%)	74	218^th of 881 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.2	201^st of 845 public elementary schools	76.2%	17	63.8	67.8		65.9	53.3	61.7		57.7			$11,654
Rogers Elementary	Public	K-4	12521 Main Street	Rogers	55374	Hennepin County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3462	627	36	17.4	12.0%	522 (83.3%)	27 (4.3%)	22 (3.5%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.9%)	88.6	58^th of 881 public elementary schools	93.4%		90.5	34^th of 845 public elementary schools	96.0%	24	80.6	81.1		80.8	64.9	65.4		65.2			$11,510

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Woods Elementary

Is Big Woods Elementary a good school?

Big Woods Elementary ranks 95^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Big Woods Elementary?

Students at Big Woods Elementary are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Big Woods Elementary attend?

Students who attend Big Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
High : St. Michael-Albertville Senior High

How many students attend Big Woods Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 660 students attended Big Woods Elementary.

What district is Big Woods Elementary in?

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

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