Upsala Elementary

Summary:

Upsala Elementary is a public elementary school serving 171 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Upsala, Minnesota. The school is part of the Mid-State Education District, which is ranked 209 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Upsala Elementary's key differentiators is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.25%) compared to the state average of 65.9%. Academically, the school performs well in math proficiency, especially in 3rd and 5th grades, but has mixed results in reading and lower science proficiency compared to district and state averages. Upsala Elementary ranks higher for its low socioeconomic status students, but lower for female, male, and white students, suggesting the need to address the academic needs of these student groups. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 15.6 students per teacher.

While Upsala Elementary outperforms the nearby WIN-Elementary School in math and reading, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Holdingford Elementary, Avon Elementary, and Albany Elementary in both academic metrics and statewide rankings. The school's extremely high percentage of white students and declining statewide ranking suggest that Upsala Elementary may need to focus on targeted interventions and strategies to improve proficiency in reading and science, as well as explore ways to increase diversity and support the academic growth of all student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 415 S Main St
       Upsala, MN  56384-0190


(320) 573-2175

District: Upsala Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,597 Help


Students who attend Upsala Elementary usually attend:

High:    Upsala Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.2%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Two or more races:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Compare Details Upsala Elementary ranks worse than 59.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.2%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upsala Elementary is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upsala Elementary is $9,597.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upsala Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Upsala Elementary 523rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Upsala Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upsala Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upsala Public School District 209th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upsala Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Upsala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.66 378th 674 43.9%
2004 79.86 77th 676 88.6%
2005 35.92 530th 685 22.6%
2006 51.59 446th 756 41.0%
2007 58.09 367th 777 52.8%
2008 57.97 389th 781 50.2%
2009 63.05 172nd 434 60.4%
2010 52.97 487th 803 39.4%
2011 45.30 557th 814 31.6%
2012 41.41 607th 820 26.0%
2013 48.04 509th 824 38.2%
2014 49.56 513th 826 37.9%
2015 51.48 495th 840 41.1%
2016 56.21 451st 848 46.8%
2017 47.54 535th 853 37.3%
2018 51.11 488th 847 42.4%
2019 55.79 463rd 870 46.8%
2021 64.15 318th 869 63.4%
2022 49.83 500th 858 41.7%
2023 56.70 405th 845 52.1%
2024 47.74 523rd 881 40.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upsala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.37 218th 728 70.1%
2019 71.13 165th 740 77.7%
2024 65.13 246th 793 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Upsala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.74 482nd 774 37.7%
2019 39.80 548th 787 30.4%
2021 56.91 372nd 783 52.5%
2022 46.69 474th 799 40.7%
2023 55.97 386th 787 51.0%
2024 45.26 498th 809 38.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Upsala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.52 455th 779 41.6%
2019 63.22 325th 798 59.3%
2021 66.60 251st 784 68.0%
2022 50.24 456th 808 43.6%
2023 44.20 503rd 799 37.0%
2024 38.74 553rd 826 33.1%
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Rank History for White students at Upsala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.45 568th 712 20.2%
2019 37.15 535th 722 25.9%
2021 50.04 347th 710 51.1%
2022 29.23 590th 725 18.6%
2023 33.36 532nd 712 25.3%
2024 25.56 610th 730 16.4%
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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.

Upsala Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Upsala Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 259 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1990 251 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 263 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1992 245 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1993 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 234 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 228 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1996 228 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1997 227 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 222 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 230
1999 222 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 219 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2001 209 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 200 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 200 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 202 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2005 215 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 196 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2007 201 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2008 192 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2009 193 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2010 206 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2011 216 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 222
2012 202 1 2 4 0 1 0 0 210
2013 191 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 198
2014 180 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 188
2015 197 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 204
2016 185 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 192
2017 181 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 188
2018 181 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 188
2019 192 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 198
2020 190 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 197
2021 184 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 194
2022 181 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 188
2023 168 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 171

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 Upsala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 13.3 19.5 25.4
1989 260 16.0 16.2 24.2
1990 251 13.4 18.7 22.3
1991 263 14.0 18.7 22.4
1992 247 12.3 20.0 32
1993 260 12.5 20.8 30.4
1994 235 12.5 18.8 28.9
1995 229 15.2 15.1 26.2
1996 229 15.2 15.1 26.2
1997 228 12.1 18.8 28.1
1998 230 n/a 0.0 29.6
1999 223 14.1 15.8 22.4
2000 219 14.0 15.6 32.4
2001 211 13.5 15.6 26.1
2002 202 14.9 13.6 23.8
2003 202 14.9 13.6 23.8
2004 204 14.1 14.5 30.9
2005 217 14.3 15.2 21.7
2006 199 12.8 15.5 27.1
2007 203 11.7 17.4 33.5
2008 195 11.9 16.4 36.4
2009 201 13.6 14.8 38.3
2010 212 14.5 14.5 42.9
2011 222 14.0 15.8 37.4
2012 210 10.9 19.1 41.9
2013 198 13.6 14.5 41.4
2014 188 12.8 14.6 37.2
2015 204 13.0 15.6 33.3
2016 192 14.0 13.7 33.9
2017 188 13.3 14.1 31.9
2018 188 12.4 15.1 34.6
2019 198 12.9 15.2 35.4
2020 197 12.7 15.4 31
2021 194 12.4 15.6 13.9
2022 188 12.0 15.6 28.2
2023 171 17.6 9.6 39.2

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 Upsala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 13.3 19.5 25.4
1989 260 16.0 16.2 24.2
1990 251 13.4 18.7 22.3
1991 263 14.0 18.7 22.4
1992 247 12.3 20.0 32
1993 260 12.5 20.8 30.4
1994 235 12.5 18.8 28.9
1995 229 15.2 15.1 26.2
1996 229 15.2 15.1 26.2
1997 228 12.1 18.8 28.1
1998 230 n/a 0.0 29.6
1999 223 14.1 15.8 22.4
2000 219 14.0 15.6 32.4
2001 211 13.5 15.6 26.1
2002 202 14.9 13.6 23.8
2003 202 14.9 13.6 23.8
2004 204 14.1 14.5 30.9
2005 217 14.3 15.2 21.7
2006 199 12.8 15.5 27.1
2007 203 11.7 17.4 33.5
2008 195 11.9 16.4 36.4
2009 201 13.6 14.8 38.3
2010 212 14.5 14.5 42.9
2011 222 14.0 15.8 37.4
2012 210 10.9 19.1 41.9
2013 198 13.6 14.5 41.4
2014 188 12.8 14.6 37.2
2015 204 13.0 15.6 33.3
2016 192 14.0 13.7 33.9
2017 188 13.3 14.1 31.9
2018 188 12.4 15.1 34.6
2019 198 12.9 15.2 35.4
2020 197 12.7 15.4 31
2021 194 12.4 15.6 13.9
2022 188 12.0 15.6 28.2
2023 171 17.6 9.6 39.2

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 Upsala Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,597

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upsala Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 405th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Upsala Elementary)68.252.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)68.252.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Upsala Elementary)5038.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)5038.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Upsala Elementary)69.754.6
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)69.754.6
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Upsala Elementary)54.639.4
 15.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)54.639.4
 15.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Upsala Elementary)32.142.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)32.142.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Upsala Elementary)71.485.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)71.485.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Upsala Elementary)64.357.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Upsala Public School District)64.357.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Upsala Elementary)47.843.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)47.843.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Upsala Elementary)60.960.9
   6th Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)60.960.9
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students198171
 13.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White192168
 12.5%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%39.2%
 3.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Upsala Elementary.

Students who attend Upsala Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Upsala Secondary

Students at Upsala Elementary are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

Upsala Elementary ranks 523rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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