Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Central Area N. Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 156 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
West Central Area N. Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Central Area N. Elementary School is 0.19, 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 is West Central Area N. Elementary School's ranking?
West Central Area N. Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend West Central Area N. Elementary School?
156 students attend West Central Area N. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Central Area N. Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Area N. Elementary School?
West Central Area N. Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Central Area N. Elementary School offer ?
West Central Area N. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Central Area N. Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 156 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
