Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Summary:

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Crystal, Minnesota that serves 439 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the highly-ranked Mankato Public School District.

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-20 in Minnesota for special education students and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91-93%) compared to nearby schools like Rosa Parks Elementary and Franklin Elementary in the Mankato Public School District. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in math, reading, and science.

The school's consistent academic excellence and strong performance for underserved student populations are impressive, but the lack of racial diversity may present some challenges in preparing students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation. While the nearby schools in the Mankato Public School District also have strong academic programs, Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary consistently outperforms them on key metrics, making it a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 502 E Watonwan St
       Lake Crystal, MN  56055-2063


(507) 726-2320

District: Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,691 Help


Students who attend Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary usually attend:

High:    Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary is $10,691.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary 77th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 44th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.25 188th 674 72.1%
2004 68.68 204th 676 69.8%
2005 49.12 431st 685 37.1%
2006 60.91 325th 756 57.0%
2007 62.77 298th 777 61.6%
2008 70.61 189th 781 75.8%
2010 71.79 201st 803 75.0%
2011 67.69 267th 814 67.2%
2012 67.39 276th 820 66.3%
2013 60.83 360th 824 56.3%
2014 71.82 223rd 826 73.0%
2015 72.97 214th 840 74.5%
2016 74.05 202nd 848 76.2%
2017 76.29 178th 853 79.1%
2018 60.31 378th 847 55.4%
2019 69.56 260th 870 70.1%
2021 88.52 47th 869 94.6%
2022 86.25 74th 858 91.4%
2023 90.39 36th 845 95.7%
2024 86.14 77th 881 91.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.67 266th 463 42.5%
2019 62.52 182nd 515 64.7%
2021 86.55 23rd 417 94.5%
2022 89.17 19th 500 96.2%
2023 91.74 16th 524 96.9%
2024 93.34 11th 572 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.68 317th 728 56.5%
2019 48.95 401st 740 45.8%
2021 80.15 75th 683 89.0%
2022 94.23 8th 663 98.8%
2023 88.32 34th 774 95.6%
2024 93.18 9th 793 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.04 368th 774 52.5%
2019 66.64 278th 787 64.7%
2021 86.29 50th 783 93.6%
2022 86.75 50th 799 93.7%
2023 85.82 64th 787 91.9%
2024 85.66 74th 809 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 372nd 779 52.2%
2019 68.95 247th 798 69.0%
2021 86.63 52nd 784 93.4%
2022 83.07 87th 808 89.2%
2023 91.37 18th 799 97.7%
2024 83.80 88th 826 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.70 428th 712 39.9%
2019 55.87 327th 722 54.7%
2021 82.28 68th 710 90.4%
2022 77.56 108th 725 85.1%
2023 84.12 71st 712 90.0%
2024 75.36 139th 730 81.0%
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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 Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 279 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
1994 311 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 334 3 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 334 3 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 330 4 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 378 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 22 413
1999 386 6 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 361 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 343 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2002 422 8 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 422 8 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 398 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 390 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 394 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 382 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 419 6 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 423 5 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 413 5 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 390 6 6 15 0 1 2 0 420
2012 416 6 4 23 0 0 4 0 453
2013 422 6 3 24 1 0 1 0 457
2014 444 12 3 26 0 0 1 0 486
2015 459 7 3 17 2 0 2 0 490
2016 473 10 1 18 0 0 6 0 508
2017 424 4 1 11 0 0 2 0 442
2018 431 8 2 19 5 0 5 0 470
2019 417 11 0 12 4 0 6 0 450
2020 421 5 1 11 3 0 3 0 444
2021 392 4 2 16 2 0 6 0 422
2022 401 1 3 24 2 0 6 0 437
2023 400 2 0 28 1 0 8 0 439
2024 396 1 0 29 1 0 5 0 432

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 Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 291 18.6 15.6 n/a
1993 360 0.0 0.0 0
1994 323 23.2 13.9 18.6
1995 348 21.8 16.0 17.5
1996 348 21.8 16.0 17.5
1997 345 20.8 16.6 22
1998 413 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 401 25.3 15.8 15.5
2000 367 22.1 16.6 22.9
2001 351 24.8 14.2 27.6
2002 437 29.5 14.8 31.4
2003 437 29.5 14.8 31.4
2004 405 26.8 15.1 29.4
2005 398 28.6 13.9 30.4
2006 405 27.6 14.7 35.6
2007 394 27.3 14.4 30.7
2008 439 29.1 15.1 33.7
2009 444 32.1 13.8 33.6
2010 435 32.0 13.5 35.6
2011 420 31.7 13.2 36.4
2012 453 32.8 13.8 38.2
2013 457 35.9 12.7 35.4
2014 486 37.1 13.0 34.2
2015 490 40.0 12.2 31.8
2016 508 37.0 13.7 29.5
2017 442 33.7 13.0 26
2018 470 36.3 12.9 28.9
2019 450 37.5 11.9 26
2020 444 38.4 11.5 25.2
2021 422 38.8 10.8 19.4
2022 437 36.3 12.0 19
2023 439 37.1 11.8 31.2
2024 432 38.7 11.1 31

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 Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 291 18.6 15.6 n/a
1993 360 0.0 0.0 0
1994 323 23.2 13.9 18.6
1995 348 21.8 16.0 17.5
1996 348 21.8 16.0 17.5
1997 345 20.8 16.6 22
1998 413 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 401 25.3 15.8 15.5
2000 367 22.1 16.6 22.9
2001 351 24.8 14.2 27.6
2002 437 29.5 14.8 31.4
2003 437 29.5 14.8 31.4
2004 405 26.8 15.1 29.4
2005 398 28.6 13.9 30.4
2006 405 27.6 14.7 35.6
2007 394 27.3 14.4 30.7
2008 439 29.1 15.1 33.7
2009 444 32.1 13.8 33.6
2010 435 32.0 13.5 35.6
2011 420 31.7 13.2 36.4
2012 453 32.8 13.8 38.2
2013 457 35.9 12.7 35.4
2014 486 37.1 13.0 34.2
2015 490 40.0 12.2 31.8
2016 508 37.0 13.7 29.5
2017 442 33.7 13.0 26
2018 470 36.3 12.9 28.9
2019 450 37.5 11.9 26
2020 444 38.4 11.5 25.2
2021 422 38.8 10.8 19.4
2022 437 36.3 12.0 19
2023 439 37.1 11.8 31.2
2024 432 38.7 11.1 31

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 Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,691

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary

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 260th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 845 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)90.492.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)90.492.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)67.176.5
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)67.176.5
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)82.293.2
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)82.293.2
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)60.378.4
 18.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)60.378.4
 18.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)55.474.2
 18.8%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)55.474.2
 18.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)68.780.7
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)68.780.7
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary)48.247.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial)48.247.5
 0.6%
   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 Students450439
 2.4%
African American112
 81.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic1228
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White417400
 4.1%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%31.2%
 5.2%


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Students who attend Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec

Students at Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary.

Yes. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary ranks in the top 8.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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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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