Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Basswood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 848 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Basswood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basswood Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Basswood Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Basswood Elementary School?
848 students attend Basswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Basswood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basswood Elementary School?
Basswood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Basswood Elementary School offer ?
Basswood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Basswood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 848 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
