Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lanesboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanesboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lanesboro Elementary School's student population of 253 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lanesboro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanesboro Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanesboro Elementary School's ranking?
Lanesboro Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lanesboro Elementary School often compared to?
Lanesboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabel-canton Elementary School, Rushford-peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lanesboro Elementary School?
253 students attend Lanesboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lanesboro Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanesboro Elementary School?
Lanesboro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lanesboro Elementary School offer ?
Lanesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lanesboro Elementary School part of?
Lanesboro Elementary School is part of Lanesboro Public School District.
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