Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Indus 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Indus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Indus Elementary School's ranking?
Indus Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,773 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Indus Elementary School?
47 students attend Indus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Indus Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indus Elementary School?
Indus Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indus Elementary School offer ?
Indus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indus Elementary School part of?
Indus Elementary School is part of South Koochiching School District.
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