Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Congdon 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 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Congdon 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 Congdon Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Congdon Elementary School?
473 students attend Congdon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Congdon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congdon Elementary School?
Congdon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Congdon Elementary School offer ?
Congdon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Congdon Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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