Caledonia Elementary

Summary:

Caledonia Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Caledonia, Minnesota, serving 288 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic achievement across all grades.

Caledonia Elementary's proficiency rates on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments significantly outpace the state averages, with 77.52% of students proficient in Reading compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school also excels in Science, with 48.84% of students proficient, compared to the state average of 39.56%. Caledonia Elementary's student-teacher ratio is low, ranging from 12.0 to 12.7 over the past three years, which is lower than the state average. In comparison, nearby schools like Ridgeway Community School and La Crescent-Hokah Elementary have lower proficiency rates in Math and Reading.

Caledonia Elementary's student population is predominantly White, with over 93% of students identifying as such. The school's White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's special education students have a lower ranking, indicating an area for potential improvement. While Caledonia Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school may benefit from exploring ways to increase racial diversity and better support its special education population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 511 W Main St
       Caledonia, MN  55921-8888


(507) 725-5205

District: Caledonia Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,802 Help


Students who attend Caledonia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Caledonia Middle
High:    Caledonia Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caledonia Elementary ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caledonia Elementary is $12,802.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caledonia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Elementary 146th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Caledonia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caledonia Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Public School District 49th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caledonia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Caledonia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.89 478th 674 29.1%
2004 70.20 181st 676 73.2%
2005 62.20 267th 685 61.0%
2006 77.90 107th 756 85.8%
2007 80.15 84th 777 89.2%
2008 76.68 117th 781 85.0%
2009 77.29 72nd 434 83.4%
2010 70.87 217th 803 73.0%
2011 64.95 311th 814 61.8%
2012 54.85 470th 820 42.7%
2013 35.10 630th 824 23.5%
2014 32.63 632nd 826 23.5%
2015 67.02 296th 840 64.8%
2016 71.00 246th 848 71.0%
2017 74.33 203rd 853 76.2%
2018 73.81 208th 847 75.4%
2019 58.27 434th 870 50.1%
2021 79.06 144th 869 83.4%
2022 85.54 83rd 858 90.3%
2023 84.55 98th 845 88.4%
2024 79.76 146th 881 83.4%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Caledonia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 317th 463 31.5%
2021 65.73 106th 417 74.6%
2022 69.48 119th 500 76.2%
2023 31.66 389th 524 25.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caledonia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 297th 728 59.2%
2019 69.43 193rd 740 73.9%
2021 97.02 3rd 683 99.6%
2022 92.50 14th 663 97.9%
2023 84.90 51st 774 93.4%
2024 82.72 76th 793 90.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Caledonia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.60 130th 774 83.2%
2019 55.15 430th 787 45.4%
2021 69.25 225th 783 71.3%
2022 80.59 102nd 799 87.2%
2023 80.13 111th 787 85.9%
2024 69.60 239th 809 70.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Caledonia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.47 250th 779 67.9%
2019 58.08 396th 798 50.4%
2021 83.32 82nd 784 89.5%
2022 84.38 74th 808 90.8%
2023 83.63 88th 799 89.0%
2024 83.89 87th 826 89.5%
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Rank History for White students at Caledonia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.16 324th 712 54.5%
2019 35.51 547th 722 24.2%
2021 67.86 190th 710 73.2%
2022 75.03 139th 725 80.8%
2023 71.57 161st 712 77.4%
2024 64.06 233rd 730 68.1%
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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Caledonia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1989 426 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1990 424 0 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 450 0 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 464 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 468 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 492 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 499 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 499 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 486 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 456 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 6 467
1999 465 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 436 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 421 5 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 324 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 324 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 304 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 282 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 282 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 250 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2008 242 14 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 231 19 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2010 250 27 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2011 257 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 281
2012 266 15 2 1 2 0 0 0 286
2013 277 9 1 4 1 0 6 0 298
2014 274 10 0 0 1 0 9 0 294
2015 268 9 0 0 0 0 9 0 286
2016 284 6 0 0 0 0 13 0 303
2017 289 3 0 1 0 0 9 0 302
2018 291 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 299
2019 279 4 0 5 0 0 5 0 293
2020 264 4 0 1 0 0 9 0 278
2021 249 3 0 1 0 0 13 0 266
2022 268 3 0 3 0 0 11 0 285
2023 270 3 0 5 0 0 10 0 288
2024 278 0 0 8 0 0 12 0 298

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 Caledonia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 24.3 16.3 23.9
1989 432 26.7 16.1 26.2
1990 432 27.7 15.5 22.7
1991 458 28.7 15.9 23.8
1992 469 31.0 15.1 20.3
1993 473 32.2 14.7 22.4
1994 496 31.6 15.7 23.2
1995 502 32.1 15.6 22.1
1996 502 32.1 15.6 22.1
1997 488 33.0 14.8 19.7
1998 467 n/a 0.0 20.6
1999 471 32.5 14.5 24.8
2000 450 36.2 12.4 30
2001 430 30.8 14.0 24.4
2002 336 22.0 15.3 30.4
2003 336 22.0 15.3 30.4
2004 314 23.3 13.5 30.3
2005 293 22.2 13.2 30.7
2006 294 20.5 14.3 33.7
2007 260 18.5 14.1 30.4
2008 259 16.5 15.7 37.1
2009 252 20.4 12.4 38.1
2010 279 20.5 13.5 42.7
2011 281 20.2 13.8 40.2
2012 286 19.5 14.6 40.6
2013 298 20.0 14.8 44.6
2014 294 20.5 14.3 38.1
2015 286 20.0 14.3 32.5
2016 303 21.0 14.4 21.5
2017 302 19.1 15.7 30.1
2018 299 20.3 14.7 30.8
2019 293 22.3 13.1 32.8
2020 278 21.9 12.6 31.3
2021 266 21.3 12.4 27.4
2022 285 22.3 12.7 23.9
2023 288 24.0 12.0 30.2
2024 298 24.0 12.4 29.2

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 Caledonia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 24.3 16.3 23.9
1989 432 26.7 16.1 26.2
1990 432 27.7 15.5 22.7
1991 458 28.7 15.9 23.8
1992 469 31.0 15.1 20.3
1993 473 32.2 14.7 22.4
1994 496 31.6 15.7 23.2
1995 502 32.1 15.6 22.1
1996 502 32.1 15.6 22.1
1997 488 33.0 14.8 19.7
1998 467 n/a 0.0 20.6
1999 471 32.5 14.5 24.8
2000 450 36.2 12.4 30
2001 430 30.8 14.0 24.4
2002 336 22.0 15.3 30.4
2003 336 22.0 15.3 30.4
2004 314 23.3 13.5 30.3
2005 293 22.2 13.2 30.7
2006 294 20.5 14.3 33.7
2007 260 18.5 14.1 30.4
2008 259 16.5 15.7 37.1
2009 252 20.4 12.4 38.1
2010 279 20.5 13.5 42.7
2011 281 20.2 13.8 40.2
2012 286 19.5 14.6 40.6
2013 298 20.0 14.8 44.6
2014 294 20.5 14.3 38.1
2015 286 20.0 14.3 32.5
2016 303 21.0 14.4 21.5
2017 302 19.1 15.7 30.1
2018 299 20.3 14.7 30.8
2019 293 22.3 13.1 32.8
2020 278 21.9 12.6 31.3
2021 266 21.3 12.4 27.4
2022 285 22.3 12.7 23.9
2023 288 24.0 12.0 30.2
2024 298 24.0 12.4 29.2

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 Caledonia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caledonia 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 434th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 98th of 845 Elementary schools
 38.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Caledonia Elementary)67.473
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Caledonia Public School District)67.473
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Caledonia Elementary)67.480.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Caledonia Public School District)67.480.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Caledonia Elementary)70.483.3
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Caledonia Public School District)70.483.3
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Caledonia Elementary)57.476.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Caledonia Public School District)57.476.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Caledonia Elementary)42.660.9
 18.3%
   5th Grade Math (Caledonia Public School District)42.660.9
 18.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Caledonia Elementary)70.273.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Caledonia Public School District)70.273.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Caledonia Elementary)42.652.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Caledonia Public School District)42.652.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293288
 1.7%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White279270
 3.2%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.8%30.2%
 2.6%


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Students who attend Caledonia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Caledonia Middle
High : Caledonia Senior High

Students at Caledonia Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Caledonia Elementary ranks 146th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Caledonia Elementary.


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

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