Serving 248 students in grades 1-4, Sumner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sumner Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sumner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1605 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
35%
10%
Black
21%
12%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
Sumner Elementary School is ranked #1605 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary School?
248 students attend Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary School?
Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Sumner Elementary School part of?
Sumner Elementary School is part of Austin Public School District.
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