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Lakeland Elementary School

Summary:

Lakeland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Willmar, Minnesota, serving 565 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Willmar Public School District, which is ranked 345 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeland Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.27%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 34.98% to 47.97%. However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lakeland's overall Math proficiency rate was 31.37%, compared to the district's 39.55% and the state's 45.47%. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, generally perform below their peers at the district and state levels.

Lakeland Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.61% to 76.64% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 12.7, its academic performance and equity concerns suggest a need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support services to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Kennedy Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, also struggle with low performance and 1-star ratings, indicating broader challenges within the Willmar Public School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1001 Lakeland Drive SE
       Willmar, MN  56201-8888

(320) 263-5020

District: Willmar Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
721st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,031 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.3%
White:
31.0%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeland Elementary School ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Willmar Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lakeland Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Willmar Public School District. Student population at Lakeland Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.3%), White (31%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Willmar Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 12.3. 1 elementary schools in the Willmar Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lakeland Elementary School employs 45.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeland Elementary School is $12,031, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Willmar Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland Elementary School 721st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lakeland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Willmar Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Willmar Public School District 345th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.56 720th 870 17.2%
2021 22.71 688th 869 20.8%
2022 29.73 651st 858 24.1%
2023 30.45 625th 845 26.0%
2024 20.55 721st 881 18.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.92 205th 239 14.2%
2021 46.35 81st 175 53.7%
2022 39.83 151st 256 41.0%
2023 44.86 138th 276 50.0%
2024 28.95 236th 303 22.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.22 400th 515 22.3%
2021 19.44 372nd 417 10.8%
2022 12.47 476th 500 4.8%
2023 8.82 507th 524 3.2%
2024 17.27 508th 572 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.56 617th 740 16.6%
2021 22.56 558th 683 18.3%
2022 36.21 444th 663 33.0%
2023 31.58 572nd 774 26.1%
2024 19.46 678th 793 14.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.65 682nd 787 13.3%
2021 21.25 644th 783 17.8%
2022 25.44 621st 799 22.3%
2023 26.69 604th 787 23.3%
2024 17.08 686th 809 15.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.55 638th 798 20.1%
2021 21.90 639th 784 18.5%
2022 33.19 607th 808 24.9%
2023 33.49 582nd 799 27.2%
2024 25.24 659th 826 20.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.59 234th 283 17.3%
2021 26.51 174th 227 23.3%
2022 50.04 132nd 282 53.2%
2024 16.78 275th 310 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.59 111th 219 49.3%
2021 44.81 89th 153 41.8%
2022 38.96 128th 209 38.8%
2023 43.69 116th 214 45.8%
2024 41.06 159th 249 36.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.83 619th 722 14.3%
2021 43.32 434th 710 38.9%
2022 60.06 273rd 725 62.3%
2023 46.38 396th 712 44.4%
2024 33.60 534th 730 26.8%
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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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 206 129 4 201 0 1 11 0 552
2019 207 143 13 248 3 4 9 0 627
2020 202 121 14 267 0 2 7 0 613
2021 162 115 12 250 2 4 14 0 559
2022 172 92 16 274 2 0 14 0 570
2023 175 70 16 284 2 0 18 0 565

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 552 34.0 16.2 67
2019 627 43.0 14.5 67.5
2020 613 45.8 13.3 67.7
2021 559 44.3 12.6 62.6
2022 570 44.8 12.7 63.9
2023 565 45.8 12.3 76.6

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 552 34.0 16.2 67
2019 627 43.0 14.5 67.5
2020 613 45.8 13.3 67.7
2021 559 44.3 12.6 62.6
2022 570 44.8 12.7 63.9
2023 565 45.8 12.3 76.6

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,030

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Elementary School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 720th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 625th of 845 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)35.929
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Willmar Public School District)46.736.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lakeland Elementary School)3223.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Willmar Public School District)38.826.8
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)41.536.1
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Willmar Public School District)48.641.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lakeland Elementary School)3436.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Willmar Public School District)37.831.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)42.134.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Willmar Public School District)46.240.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lakeland Elementary School)52.159.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Willmar Public School District)52.846.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lakeland Elementary School)43.239.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Willmar Public School District)38.824.4
 14.4%
   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 Students627565
 9.9%
African American14370
 51%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1316
 23.1%
Hispanic248284
 14.5%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White207175
 15.5%
Two or More Races918
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%76.6%
 9.2%

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Students at Lakeland Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 12% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Lakeland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Lakeland Elementary School.


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