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Lancaster Elementary

Summary:

Lancaster Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 105 students in Lancaster, Minnesota, which is part of the Kittson Central School District.

While Lancaster Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and strong performance among its low-socioeconomic status students, the school faces several challenges. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, and its proficiency rates in math and reading on state assessments are lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has significantly increased, suggesting a growing population of students from low-income families. Interestingly, the nearby Kittson Central Elementary has outperformed Lancaster Elementary on several key metrics, including higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science, as well as a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, while Lancaster Elementary has some strengths, it faces several challenges that may need to be addressed to improve its overall performance and provide a high-quality education for its students. Addressing these issues, such as the declining statewide ranking and the underperformance on state assessments compared to the state and nearby schools, may be crucial for the school's future success.


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Public PK, KG-6

 401 Central Ave S
       Lancaster, MN  56735-3602

(218) 762-5400

District: Lancaster Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,804 Help


Students who attend Lancaster Elementary usually attend:

High:    Lancaster Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
4.1%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lancaster Elementary ranks worse than 58.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (4.1%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lancaster Elementary is $16,804.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lancaster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary 518th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lancaster Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lancaster Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Public School District 287th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lancaster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.29 103rd 674 84.7%
2004 44.29 459th 676 32.1%
2005 69.42 195th 685 71.5%
2006 77.28 113th 756 85.1%
2007 81.91 66th 777 91.5%
2008 92.88 2nd 781 99.7%
2009 93.43 2nd 434 99.5%
2010 84.04 35th 803 95.6%
2011 65.97 293rd 814 64.0%
2012 61.99 369th 820 55.0%
2014 83.47 68th 826 91.8%
2015 76.70 165th 840 80.4%
2016 65.68 311th 848 63.3%
2017 54.03 460th 853 46.1%
2018 39.78 597th 847 29.5%
2019 59.61 414th 870 52.4%
2021 49.86 517th 869 40.5%
2022 52.07 471st 858 45.1%
2023 52.79 443rd 845 47.6%
2024 47.94 518th 881 41.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.35 90th 793 88.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 480th 774 38.0%
2019 56.63 415th 787 47.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.48 409th 826 50.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.75 672nd 712 5.6%
2019 43.58 461st 722 36.1%
2021 29.84 574th 710 19.2%
2022 30.30 579th 725 20.1%
2023 31.62 547th 712 23.2%
2024 25.82 605th 730 17.1%
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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.

Lancaster Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lancaster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1989 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1991 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1992 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1993 118 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 115 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 109 2 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 120
1996 109 2 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 120
1997 124 1 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 134
1998 124 1 3 2 7 n/a n/a 3 140
1999 116 1 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 112 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2001 115 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 117 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2003 117 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2004 113 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2005 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 105 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2007 101 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 95 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2009 100 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 90 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 80 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 83
2012 67 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 69
2013 66 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 68
2014 66 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 72
2015 71 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 76
2016 79 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 84
2017 84 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 87
2018 96 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 102
2019 103 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 104
2020 103 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 107
2021 112 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 115
2022 100 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 103
2023 99 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 105
2024 112 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 121

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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 99 7.2 13.7 21.2
1989 104 7.4 14.0 36.5
1990 99 9.0 11.0 32.3
1991 98 9.1 10.7 28.6
1992 107 7.6 14.0 18.7
1993 119 7.6 15.7 23.5
1994 116 7.6 15.3 19.8
1995 120 8.5 14.1 22.5
1996 120 8.5 14.1 22.5
1997 134 8.0 16.8 27.6
1998 140 n/a 0.0 31.4
1999 125 10.7 11.7 33.6
2000 117 9.6 12.2 49.6
2001 126 9.4 13.4 53.2
2002 120 8.9 13.5 55.8
2003 120 8.9 13.5 55.8
2004 115 9.2 12.5 55.7
2005 112 8.5 13.2 67.9
2006 106 8.5 12.5 53.8
2007 102 8.9 11.5 52.9
2008 97 9.1 10.7 51.5
2009 103 9.8 10.5 50.5
2010 94 9.7 9.6 59.6
2011 83 9.3 8.8 55.4
2012 69 9.2 7.4 52.2
2013 68 9.6 7.0 42.6
2014 72 9.3 7.7 40.3
2015 76 9.0 8.4 38.2
2016 84 9.0 9.3 29.8
2017 87 7.8 11.1 32.2
2018 102 7.6 13.3 40.2
2019 104 7.7 13.4 37.5
2020 107 8.8 12.1 38.3
2021 115 8.6 13.3 27.8
2022 103 7.6 13.4 31.1
2023 105 7.6 13.7 60
2024 121 9.2 13.1 62.8

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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 99 7.2 13.7 21.2
1989 104 7.4 14.0 36.5
1990 99 9.0 11.0 32.3
1991 98 9.1 10.7 28.6
1992 107 7.6 14.0 18.7
1993 119 7.6 15.7 23.5
1994 116 7.6 15.3 19.8
1995 120 8.5 14.1 22.5
1996 120 8.5 14.1 22.5
1997 134 8.0 16.8 27.6
1998 140 n/a 0.0 31.4
1999 125 10.7 11.7 33.6
2000 117 9.6 12.2 49.6
2001 126 9.4 13.4 53.2
2002 120 8.9 13.5 55.8
2003 120 8.9 13.5 55.8
2004 115 9.2 12.5 55.7
2005 112 8.5 13.2 67.9
2006 106 8.5 12.5 53.8
2007 102 8.9 11.5 52.9
2008 97 9.1 10.7 51.5
2009 103 9.8 10.5 50.5
2010 94 9.7 9.6 59.6
2011 83 9.3 8.8 55.4
2012 69 9.2 7.4 52.2
2013 68 9.6 7.0 42.6
2014 72 9.3 7.7 40.3
2015 76 9.0 8.4 38.2
2016 84 9.0 9.3 29.8
2017 87 7.8 11.1 32.2
2018 102 7.6 13.3 40.2
2019 104 7.7 13.4 37.5
2020 107 8.8 12.1 38.3
2021 115 8.6 13.3 27.8
2022 103 7.6 13.4 31.1
2023 105 7.6 13.7 60
2024 121 9.2 13.1 62.8

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 Lancaster Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,804

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster 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 414th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 443rd of 845 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lancaster Elementary)76.956.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Lancaster Public School District)76.956.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)53.952.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Public School District)53.952.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lancaster Elementary)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Lancaster Public School District)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Public School District)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lancaster Elementary)33.316.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Lancaster Public School District)33.316.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)8050
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Public School District)8050
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)56.366.7
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster Public School District)56.366.7
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Lancaster Elementary)23.527.3
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Lancaster Public School District)23.527.3
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.3
 11.2%
6th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)82.463.6
 18.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Lancaster Public School District)82.463.6
 18.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.854.4
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students104105
 1%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White10399
 3.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%60%
 22.5%

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Lancaster Elementary ranks 518th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lancaster Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lancaster Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended Lancaster Elementary.

Students at Lancaster Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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