Glacial Hills Elementary

Q: Is Glacial Hills Elementary a good school?

Glacial Hills Elementary ranks 540 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Glacial Hills Elementary is a public charter school in Starbuck, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 94.62% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

One key differentiator for Glacial Hills Elementary is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 9.6 over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby public schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.7 to 20.5. However, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.21% to 58.06% over the past three school years, compared to the nearby public schools, which have rates ranging from 33.33% to 38.7%. Academically, Glacial Hills Elementary's performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is generally lower than the state and nearby public school averages, with the largest gaps in 3rd and 5th grade math.

Interestingly, Glacial Hills Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 182 out of 847 Minnesota elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 540 out of 881 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.62%) compared to the nearby public schools, such as Lincoln Elementary in Alexandria and Hancock Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and consistently outperform Glacial Hills Elementary on academic measures.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381-9782

(320) 244-3334

District: Glacial Hills Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
540^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,783

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

See top rated Minnesota elementary schools

Compare Glacial Hills Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Glacial Hills Elementary ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), Hispanic (3%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glacial Hills Elementary is 9. (See more...)

Compare Glacial Hills Elementary employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glacial Hills Elementary is $14,783.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glacial Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glacial Hills Elementary 540^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Glacial Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Glacial Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glacial Hills Elementary 297^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Glacial Hills Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Glacial Hills Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Glacial Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	82.26	50^th	803	93.8%
2011	63.99	336^th	814	58.7%
2012	40.83	609^th	820	25.7%
2013	78.11	133^rd	824	83.9%
2014	67.93	272^nd	826	67.1%
2015	60.39	383^rd	840	54.4%
2016	51.98	491^st	848	42.1%
2017	75.56	187^th	853	78.1%
2018	75.37	182^nd	847	78.5%
2019	75.44	184^th	870	78.9%
2021	41.82	587^th	869	32.5%
2022	20.65	695^th	858	19.0%
2023	51.22	470^th	845	44.4%
2024	45.56	540^th	881	38.7%

See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Male students at Glacial Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.57	543^rd	799	32.0%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Glacial Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.90	250^th	712	64.9%
2019	63.84	247^th	722	65.8%
2023	30.19	556^th	712	21.9%
2024	28.48	582^nd	730	20.3%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Glacial Hills Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Glacial Hills Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Glacial Hills Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	81	1	0	n/a	n/a	82
2009	95	5	0	n/a	n/a	100
2010	94	2	0	n/a	n/a	96
2011	91	1	0	0	0	92
2012	100	1	0	0	0	101
2013	120	1	0	0	0	121
2014	118	3	3	0	0	124
2015	118	3	3	0	1	125
2016	117	3	1	0	2	123
2017	101	2	7	0	2	112
2018	93	1	4	0	4	102
2019	82	1	3	0	5	91
2020	83	1	2	0	7	93
2021	81	2	2	0	3	88
2022	67	0	3	0	3	73
2023	88	0	3	0	2	93
2024	94	1	3	0	1	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glacial Hills Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	82	7.0	11.7	42.7
2009	100	9.1	11.0	52
2010	96	10.2	9.4	45.8
2011	92	8.7	10.5	56.5
2012	101	9.7	10.4	55.4
2013	121	10.7	11.3	58.7
2014	124	11.7	10.5	55.6
2015	125	13.0	9.6	56
2016	123	13.0	9.4	52.8
2017	112	12.7	8.7	50.9
2018	102	10.7	9.4	59.8
2019	91	12.7	7.1	52.7
2020	93	12.0	7.7	52.7
2021	88	11.0	8.0	51.1
2022	73	10.0	7.3	45.2
2023	93	9.6	9.6	58.1
2024	99	11.0	9.0	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glacial Hills Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	82	7.0	11.7	42.7
2009	100	9.1	11.0	52
2010	96	10.2	9.4	45.8
2011	92	8.7	10.5	56.5
2012	101	9.7	10.4	55.4
2013	121	10.7	11.3	58.7
2014	124	11.7	10.5	55.6
2015	125	13.0	9.6	56
2016	123	13.0	9.4	52.8
2017	112	12.7	8.7	50.9
2018	102	10.7	9.4	59.8
2019	91	12.7	7.1	52.7
2020	93	12.0	7.7	52.7
2021	88	11.0	8.0	51.1
2022	73	10.0	7.3	45.2
2023	93	9.6	9.6	58.1
2024	99	11.0	9.0	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glacial Hills Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,783

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glacial Hills Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 470^th of 845 Elementary schools	34.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Glacial Hills Elementary)	63.6	57.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Glacial Hills Elementary)	63.6	57.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Glacial Hills Elementary)	81.8	57.1	24.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Glacial Hills Elementary)	81.8	57.1	24.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Glacial Hills Elementary)	57.1	55.6	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Glacial Hills Elementary)	57.1	55.6	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Glacial Hills Elementary)	50	44.4	5.6%
4th Grade Reading (Glacial Hills Elementary)	50	44.4	5.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Glacial Hills Elementary)	70.6	33.3	37.3%
5th Grade Math (Glacial Hills Elementary)	70.6	33.3	37.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Glacial Hills Elementary)	76.5	41.7	34.8%
5th Grade Reading (Glacial Hills Elementary)	76.5	41.7	34.8%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Glacial Hills Elementary)	77.8	50	27.8%
5th Grade Science (Glacial Hills Elementary)	77.8	50	27.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	93	2.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	88	7.3%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	58.1%	5.3%

Schools Near Glacial Hills Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Glacial Hills Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	610 W 6th St	Starbuck	56381	Pope County	Glacial Hills Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 244-3334	99	11	9.0	59.6%	94 (94.9%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	45.6	540^th of 881 public elementary schools	38.7%		51.2	470^th of 845 public elementary schools	44.4%	70	26.7	60.0	18.8		32.7	33.3	50.0	56.3		46.9	75.0	75.0	$14,783
Minnewaska Area Elementary	Public	K-3	409 4th St SE	Glenwood	56334	Pope County	Minnewaska School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 634-4567	339	30	11.2	32.7%	322 (95.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)	69.1				69.1	60.0				60.0			$12,167
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed.	Public	PK	409 SE 4th St	Glenwood	56334	Pope County	Minnewaska School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 239-4800	33	3	9.9	54.5%	31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$22,544
West Central Area S. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	31 N Central	Kensington	56343	Douglas County	West Central Area	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 965-7600	125	15	8.4	43.2%	113 (90.4%)	3 (2.4%)	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.2	583^rd of 881 public elementary schools	33.8%		61.9	348^th of 845 public elementary schools	58.8%	235	56.3	44.4			52.0	40.6	27.8			36.0			$14,376
Hancock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	371 Hancock Ave	Hancock	56244	Stevens County	Hancock Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 392-5622	227	18	12.6	30.0%	189 (83.3%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	92.6	21^st of 881 public elementary schools	97.6%		87.7	63^rd of 845 public elementary schools	92.5%	42	92.5	94.1	63.3	67.7	80.4	70.0	70.6	96.7	70.6	76.1	63.3	63.3	$10,388
Morris Area Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	151 S Columbia Ave	Morris	56267	Stevens County	Morris Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 589-1250	575	41	14.0	36.3%	377 (65.6%)	5 (0.9%)	162 (28.2%)	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	74.9	201^st of 881 public elementary schools	77.2%		70.2	249^th of 845 public elementary schools	70.5%	48	73.4	50.7	52.7	54.3	57.9	65.8	52.0	67.6	72.8	64.6	51.4	51.4	$10,897
Midwest Special Education County-op	Public	PK	203 S Columbia Ave	Morris	56267	Stevens County	Midwest Special Education County-op	No	No	No	No	(320) 589-4248	14	1	11.6	57.1%	12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	1120 Lark St	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Alexandria Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 762-3320	478	32	14.9	39.3%	416 (87.0%)	4 (0.8%)	24 (5.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	69.6	260^th of 881 public elementary schools	70.5%		77.9	166^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.4%	94	71.2	70.7	54.3		65.1	56.9	59.2	55.6		57.2	42.2	42.2	$11,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Glacial Hills Elementary

Is Glacial Hills Elementary a good school?

Glacial Hills Elementary ranks 540^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Glacial Hills Elementary in?

Glacial Hills Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Glacial Hills Elementary?

Students at Glacial Hills Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Glacial Hills Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 99 students attended Glacial Hills Elementary.

Rate Glacial Hills Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MNMinnesota Elementary School Rankings

MNMinnesota District Rankings

Schools in Starbuck, MN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Glacial Hills Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.