Lily Lake Elementary

Summary:

Lily Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Stillwater, Minnesota, serving 414 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Stillwater Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lily Lake Elementary consistently performs above the state average in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 61.76% in Math, 64.22% in Reading, and 52.11% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade Math, where 75% of students were proficient, compared to the district and state averages of 69.68% and 56.72%. Lily Lake Elementary also excels in supporting its special education students, ranking 60th out of 572 Minnesota elementary schools in this category.

While Lily Lake Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other schools in the Stillwater district, it lags behind the highly-ranked O.H. Anderson Elementary in the Mahtomedi Public School District, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Minnesota elementary schools. The charter school, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower, also outperforms Lily Lake Elementary in both Math and Reading proficiency rates. Additionally, Lily Lake Elementary has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21.82% in 2021-2022 to 33.33% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income households.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2003 Willard St W
       Stillwater, MN  55082-5553


(651) 351-6800

District: Stillwater Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,495 Help


Students who attend Lily Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stillwater Middle School
High:    Stillwater Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Two or more races:
8.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lily Lake Elementary ranks better than 77.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), two or more races (8%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lily Lake Elementary is 13, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lily Lake Elementary is $14,495, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lily Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lily Lake Elementary 196th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lily Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stillwater Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stillwater Area Public Schools 65th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lily Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lily Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.17 190th 674 71.8%
2004 56.16 344th 676 49.1%
2005 70.71 185th 685 73.0%
2006 64.97 270th 756 64.3%
2007 73.80 153rd 777 80.3%
2008 72.18 172nd 781 78.0%
2010 59.83 381st 803 52.6%
2011 74.86 159th 814 80.5%
2012 63.79 341st 820 58.4%
2013 69.62 242nd 824 70.6%
2014 60.14 385th 826 53.4%
2015 64.55 325th 840 61.3%
2016 71.73 236th 848 72.2%
2017 67.89 301st 853 64.7%
2018 61.75 367th 847 56.7%
2019 67.40 304th 870 65.1%
2021 57.85 408th 869 53.0%
2022 54.67 440th 858 48.7%
2023 59.31 375th 845 55.6%
2024 75.35 196th 881 77.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lily Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.35 165th 463 64.4%
2019 69.37 124th 515 75.9%
2021 61.36 131st 417 68.6%
2022 66.98 129th 500 74.2%
2023 55.35 213th 524 59.4%
2024 81.64 60th 572 89.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lily Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.68 559th 728 23.2%
2019 63.50 257th 740 65.3%
2021 60.92 250th 683 63.4%
2022 48.34 350th 663 47.2%
2023 40.15 495th 774 36.0%
2024 59.69 302nd 793 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lily Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.19 357th 774 53.9%
2019 71.54 212th 787 73.1%
2021 52.84 429th 783 45.2%
2022 48.01 459th 799 42.6%
2023 57.11 368th 787 53.2%
2024 74.24 180th 809 77.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lily Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.20 354th 779 54.6%
2019 60.74 363rd 798 54.5%
2021 56.56 372nd 784 52.6%
2022 57.75 365th 808 54.8%
2023 57.91 354th 799 55.7%
2024 71.69 207th 826 74.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lily Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.58 441st 712 38.1%
2019 50.66 375th 722 48.1%
2021 39.08 487th 710 31.4%
2022 38.71 490th 725 32.4%
2023 46.41 395th 712 44.5%
2024 62.46 244th 730 66.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Open Quote We have removed our child from this school and have had a much better experience elsewhere. Almost all of our concerns were dismissed or handled poorly. This district as a whole has proven to be very dysfunctional and poorly administered, especially in terms of how students with special needs are handled. There are a few caring teachers, but also many teachers who should have retired or moved on years ago. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Open Quote Lily Lake has great teachers Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lily Lake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 641 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1989 647 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1990 647 2 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1991 692 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 760 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1993 786 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1994 763 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 862 2 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1996 862 2 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1997 862 1 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1998 822 5 17 5 1 n/a n/a 0 850
1999 631 3 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 664 7 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2001 654 7 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 599 12 13 5 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 599 12 13 5 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 619 9 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 614 9 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2006 595 12 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2007 559 16 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 568 19 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2009 504 26 11 11 4 n/a n/a 0 556
2010 516 23 10 12 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 498 15 11 17 1 0 11 0 553
2012 460 19 16 17 1 0 18 0 531
2013 421 20 17 15 0 0 23 0 496
2014 426 23 18 12 0 0 31 0 510
2015 401 26 14 19 0 0 31 0 491
2016 371 19 7 14 0 1 33 0 445
2017 376 19 9 22 0 2 28 0 456
2018 404 14 7 23 1 2 27 0 478
2019 407 9 9 22 1 2 35 0 485
2020 394 11 7 32 0 1 30 0 475
2021 361 11 8 29 0 1 27 0 437
2022 342 13 10 21 0 1 30 0 417
2023 328 15 12 25 0 1 33 0 414

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 Lily Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 652 27.2 23.9 6.6
1989 662 30.4 21.7 5.6
1990 662 31.5 21.0 5.9
1991 697 33.2 20.9 5.5
1992 762 34.9 21.8 7
1993 795 35.8 22.2 6.8
1994 770 35.4 21.8 6.6
1995 879 37.6 23.4 5.6
1996 879 37.6 23.4 5.6
1997 876 40.6 21.6 6.7
1998 850 n/a 0.0 6.5
1999 649 38.8 16.7 7.4
2000 687 36.7 18.7 9.6
2001 678 35.1 19.3 10.3
2002 631 33.1 19.1 12.4
2003 631 33.1 19.1 12.4
2004 646 34.5 18.7 13
2005 643 36.1 17.8 11.8
2006 624 34.1 18.3 15.7
2007 593 35.1 16.9 17.5
2008 611 33.4 18.3 19.6
2009 556 29.8 18.7 19.6
2010 563 29.1 19.3 26.5
2011 553 30.4 18.1 29.5
2012 531 33.1 16.0 27.1
2013 496 33.1 14.9 27.4
2014 510 30.7 16.5 28.4
2015 491 31.0 15.8 27.9
2016 445 29.0 15.3 24
2017 456 30.4 14.9 24.3
2018 478 31.0 15.4 23.8
2019 485 32.8 14.7 23.5
2020 475 33.2 14.2 26.5
2021 437 31.4 13.9 24.3
2022 417 31.0 13.4 21.8
2023 414 31.7 13.0 33.3

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 Lily Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 652 27.2 23.9 6.6
1989 662 30.4 21.7 5.6
1990 662 31.5 21.0 5.9
1991 697 33.2 20.9 5.5
1992 762 34.9 21.8 7
1993 795 35.8 22.2 6.8
1994 770 35.4 21.8 6.6
1995 879 37.6 23.4 5.6
1996 879 37.6 23.4 5.6
1997 876 40.6 21.6 6.7
1998 850 n/a 0.0 6.5
1999 649 38.8 16.7 7.4
2000 687 36.7 18.7 9.6
2001 678 35.1 19.3 10.3
2002 631 33.1 19.1 12.4
2003 631 33.1 19.1 12.4
2004 646 34.5 18.7 13
2005 643 36.1 17.8 11.8
2006 624 34.1 18.3 15.7
2007 593 35.1 16.9 17.5
2008 611 33.4 18.3 19.6
2009 556 29.8 18.7 19.6
2010 563 29.1 19.3 26.5
2011 553 30.4 18.1 29.5
2012 531 33.1 16.0 27.1
2013 496 33.1 14.9 27.4
2014 510 30.7 16.5 28.4
2015 491 31.0 15.8 27.9
2016 445 29.0 15.3 24
2017 456 30.4 14.9 24.3
2018 478 31.0 15.4 23.8
2019 485 32.8 14.7 23.5
2020 475 33.2 14.2 26.5
2021 437 31.4 13.9 24.3
2022 417 31.0 13.4 21.8
2023 414 31.7 13.0 33.3

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 Lily Lake Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,495

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lily Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 304th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 375th of 845 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lily Lake Elementary)80.955.1
 25.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Stillwater Area Public Schools)72.965.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lily Lake Elementary)73.538.6
 35%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stillwater Area Public Schools)58.750
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lily Lake Elementary)54.673.4
 18.9%
   4th Grade Math (Stillwater Area Public Schools)69.266.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lily Lake Elementary)56.156.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Stillwater Area Public Schools)63.255.4
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lily Lake Elementary)53.547.5
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Stillwater Area Public Schools)56.845.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lily Lake Elementary)76.561
 15.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Stillwater Area Public Schools)76.569.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lily Lake Elementary)60.545.8
 14.7%
   5th Grade Science (Stillwater Area Public Schools)65.257
 8.1%
   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 Students485414
 14.6%
African American915
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian912
 33.3%
Hispanic2225
 13.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White407328
 19.4%
Two or More Races3533
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.5%33.3%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lily Lake Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Lily Lake Elementary.

Students who attend Lily Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stillwater Middle School
High : Stillwater Area High School

Lily Lake Elementary ranks 196th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lily Lake Elementary are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian.


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