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Knoll Elementary

Summary:

Knoll Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ortonville, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 246 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and Ortonville Public Schools district in academic metrics, making it a standout in the region.

Knoll Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students scoring well above state and district averages in MCA-III tests for Math, Reading, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.83% of Knoll Elementary students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 48.81% for the Ortonville Public Schools district and 45.47% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student groups, such as male students and students with special education needs, ranking among the top elementary schools in Minnesota for these categories.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Knoll Elementary has maintained its strong academic performance, ranking 133 out of 793 Minnesota elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year. This is a testament to the school's effective strategies for supporting all students, even in the face of challenges. Compared to nearby schools in the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley district, such as Pre-K - 5th Grade Building, Knoll Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, making it a standout choice for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 200 Trojan Dr
       Ortonville, MN  56278-0247

(320) 839-6181

District: Ortonville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,965 Help


Students who attend Knoll Elementary usually attend:

High:    Ortonville Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knoll Elementary ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knoll Elementary is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knoll Elementary is $12,965.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knoll Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Knoll Elementary 214th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Knoll Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Ortonville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ortonville Public Schools 151st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knoll Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 59.65 392nd 814 51.8%
2012 61.78 371st 820 54.8%
2013 57.19 413th 824 49.9%
2014 57.34 417th 826 49.5%
2015 69.19 265th 840 68.5%
2016 72.87 217th 848 74.4%
2017 79.80 120th 853 85.9%
2018 63.87 338th 847 60.1%
2019 57.03 450th 870 48.3%
2021 61.40 353rd 869 59.4%
2022 73.73 213th 858 75.2%
2023 83.57 108th 845 87.2%
2024 74.20 214th 881 75.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.81 501st 515 2.7%
2021 11.72 396th 417 5.0%
2022 66.13 139th 500 72.2%
2023 85.60 39th 524 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.93 71st 728 90.2%
2019 67.96 200th 740 73.0%
2021 53.65 322nd 683 52.9%
2022 55.67 292nd 663 56.0%
2023 91.27 22nd 774 97.2%
2024 75.52 133rd 793 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.91 360th 774 53.5%
2019 52.34 465th 787 40.9%
2021 55.94 386th 783 50.7%
2022 73.37 195th 799 75.6%
2023 76.01 166th 787 78.9%
2024 67.26 260th 809 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.39 315th 779 59.6%
2019 58.33 391st 798 51.0%
2021 60.62 324th 784 58.7%
2022 68.98 252nd 808 68.8%
2023 84.18 80th 799 90.0%
2024 76.44 165th 826 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.98 447th 712 37.2%
2019 36.41 541st 722 25.1%
2021 45.48 414th 710 41.7%
2022 63.61 239th 725 67.0%
2023 71.10 168th 712 76.4%
2024 61.12 257th 730 64.8%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Knoll Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 217 3 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 231
2011 218 0 1 8 2 0 6 0 235
2012 211 1 0 7 0 0 10 0 229
2013 226 1 0 6 0 0 7 0 240
2014 233 0 1 8 0 0 5 0 247
2015 218 0 1 8 0 0 4 0 231
2016 226 0 1 9 3 0 6 0 245
2017 246 0 1 13 2 0 9 0 271
2018 251 0 1 17 1 0 7 0 277
2019 252 1 0 19 1 0 9 0 282
2020 254 2 0 7 0 0 10 0 273
2021 228 2 0 20 0 0 6 0 256
2022 223 2 0 14 1 0 10 0 250
2023 216 2 1 15 1 0 11 0 246
2024 234 2 1 19 1 0 10 0 267

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 Knoll Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 231 21.0 10.9 50.2
2011 235 20.9 11.2 53.2
2012 229 17.7 12.8 49.8
2013 240 18.1 13.2 53.3
2014 247 17.7 13.9 47
2015 231 18.0 12.8 45.5
2016 245 19.0 12.8 48.6
2017 271 20.2 13.3 48
2018 277 20.1 13.7 47.7
2019 282 20.8 13.5 46.8
2020 273 19.3 14.0 44.7
2021 256 19.5 13.0 34.8
2022 250 23.9 10.4 30.4
2023 246 17.0 14.4 42.3
2024 267 17.0 15.7 39.7

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 Knoll Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 231 21.0 10.9 50.2
2011 235 20.9 11.2 53.2
2012 229 17.7 12.8 49.8
2013 240 18.1 13.2 53.3
2014 247 17.7 13.9 47
2015 231 18.0 12.8 45.5
2016 245 19.0 12.8 48.6
2017 271 20.2 13.3 48
2018 277 20.1 13.7 47.7
2019 282 20.8 13.5 46.8
2020 273 19.3 14.0 44.7
2021 256 19.5 13.0 34.8
2022 250 23.9 10.4 30.4
2023 246 17.0 14.4 42.3
2024 267 17.0 15.7 39.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Knoll Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,965

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knoll 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 450th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 108th of 845 Elementary schools
 38.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Knoll Elementary)60.984
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Ortonville Public Schools)60.984
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Knoll Elementary)58.776
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ortonville Public Schools)58.776
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Knoll Elementary)71.986.4
 14.5%
   4th Grade Math (Ortonville Public Schools)71.986.4
 14.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Knoll Elementary)65.665.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Ortonville Public Schools)65.665.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Knoll Elementary)70.654.1
 16.5%
   5th Grade Math (Ortonville Public Schools)70.654.1
 16.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Knoll Elementary)58.862.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Ortonville Public Schools)58.862.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Knoll Elementary)58.864.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Ortonville Public Schools)58.864.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Knoll Elementary)35.765.6
 29.9%
   6th Grade Math (Ortonville Public Schools)35.765.6
 29.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Knoll Elementary)57.159.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Ortonville Public Schools)57.159.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students282246
 12.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic1915
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White252216
 14.3%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%42.3%
 4.5%

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Students at Knoll Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Knoll Elementary ranks 214th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Knoll Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ortonville Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Knoll Elementary.


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