Laketown Elementary

Summary:

Laketown Elementary is a public elementary school in Waconia, Minnesota, serving 530 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Waconia Public School District, which is ranked 34th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laketown Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, placing 49th out of 845 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 65th out of 858 schools the previous year. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments significantly exceed the state and district averages across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in Math, ranging from 72.92% to 82.93% proficiency. Laketown Elementary also excels in Science, with a 65.75% proficiency rate compared to 42.31% for the Waconia district and 39.56% for the state. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.3 is lower than nearby Bayview Elementary (15.7) and Southview Elementary (15.5).

Laketown Elementary's predominantly white student population (89.81%) and low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (8.68%) may contribute to its high academic performance, but the school's success is not solely attributable to these demographic factors. Laketown Elementary outperforms several other schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School district, suggesting it is a particularly strong and desirable option for families in the Waconia area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 960 Airport Road
       Waconia, MN  55387-8888


(952) 442-0690

District: Waconia Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,092 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laketown Elementary ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Waconia Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Laketown Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Waconia Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Waconia Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laketown Elementary is 16.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Waconia Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laketown Elementary is $11,092, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Waconia Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laketown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laketown Elementary 69th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Laketown Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waconia Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waconia Public School District 34th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laketown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laketown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.11 110th 870 87.4%
2021 87.58 56th 869 93.6%
2022 87.04 65th 858 92.4%
2023 89.15 49th 845 94.2%
2024 87.37 69th 881 92.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laketown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.81 34th 463 92.7%
2019 87.17 26th 515 95.0%
2021 82.53 38th 417 90.9%
2022 87.79 25th 500 95.0%
2023 83.97 48th 524 90.8%
2024 89.55 24th 572 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laketown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.18 2nd 728 99.7%
2023 88.17 36th 774 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Laketown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 50th 774 93.5%
2019 79.38 114th 787 85.5%
2021 87.32 42nd 783 94.6%
2022 86.94 49th 799 93.9%
2023 89.22 38th 787 95.2%
2024 88.18 43rd 809 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Laketown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.74 150th 779 80.7%
2019 81.07 103rd 798 87.1%
2021 83.58 77th 784 90.2%
2022 82.13 98th 808 87.9%
2023 85.72 61st 799 92.4%
2024 83.49 91st 826 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at Laketown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.15 149th 712 79.1%
2019 70.06 189th 722 73.8%
2021 80.91 78th 710 89.0%
2022 77.03 114th 725 84.3%
2023 81.81 91st 712 87.2%
2024 77.40 119th 730 83.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Laketown Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 467 6 3 15 1 0 11 0 503
2018 496 9 5 21 0 0 15 0 546
2019 509 8 2 18 0 0 18 0 555
2020 531 6 6 19 0 0 21 0 583
2021 473 3 2 14 0 0 14 0 506
2022 494 5 2 18 0 0 18 0 537
2023 476 8 6 21 0 0 19 0 530

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 Laketown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 503 32.8 15.2 8.2
2018 546 33.4 16.3 6.6
2019 555 35.0 15.8 5.6
2020 583 37.0 15.7 4.3
2021 506 33.6 15.0 1.6
2022 537 35.3 15.1 3.4
2023 530 32.3 16.3 8.7

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 Laketown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 503 32.8 15.2 8.2
2018 546 33.4 16.3 6.6
2019 555 35.0 15.8 5.6
2020 583 37.0 15.7 4.3
2021 506 33.6 15.0 1.6
2022 537 35.3 15.1 3.4
2023 530 32.3 16.3 8.7

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 Laketown Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,092

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laketown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 845 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Laketown Elementary)88.777.2
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Waconia Public School District)82.978.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Laketown Elementary)62.962
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waconia Public School District)62.563.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Laketown Elementary)82.790.5
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Waconia Public School District)80.174.5
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Laketown Elementary)80.674.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Waconia Public School District)74.862.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Laketown Elementary)67.181.2
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Waconia Public School District)71.267.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Laketown Elementary)74.776.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Waconia Public School District)83.272.8
 10.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Laketown Elementary)63.365.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Waconia Public School District)76.457.7
 18.7%
   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 Students555530
 4.5%
African American88
American Indian00
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White509476
 6.5%
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.6%8.7%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laketown Elementary

Students at Laketown Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes. Laketown Elementary ranks in the top 7.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Laketown Elementary.


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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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