Park Elementary

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Park Elementary ranks 292 nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Le Sueur, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 253. The school is part of the Le Sueur-Henderson School District, which is ranked 40th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (22.53%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (72.33%) compared to the state average. The school performs better than the state average in Math and Science proficiency, with 60.4% and 58.93% proficiency respectively in 2023-2024. However, its Reading proficiency (51.68%) is slightly below the state average. Interestingly, Park Elementary's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 39th out of 249 Minnesota elementary schools in 2023-2024, while its Special Education students rank 467th out of 572, indicating a need for improvement in this area. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (50.99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Park Elementary generally outperforms Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary and Minnesota New Country Elementary in both Math and Reading proficiency. However, it lags behind the higher-performing schools like North Elementary and Cleveland Elementary in the region. By focusing on supporting its Special Education students and addressing socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student learning, Park Elementary can further enhance its educational outcomes and provide a high-quality learning environment for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

115 N 5th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058-1899

(507) 665-4700

District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,670

Students who attend Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
High:	Le Sueur-Henderson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Hispanic:

22.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Elementary ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (22%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Park Elementary employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary is $12,670.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary 292^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Le Sueur-Henderson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Sueur-Henderson School District 40^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	44.18	464^th	674	31.2%
2004	70.46	177^th	676	73.8%
2005	42.68	480^th	685	29.9%
2006	68.97	207^th	756	72.6%
2007	49.19	493^rd	777	36.6%
2008	53.42	441^st	781	43.5%
2010	47.07	558^th	803	30.5%
2011	45.47	555^th	814	31.8%
2012	45.17	572^nd	820	30.2%
2024	66.45	292^nd	881	66.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.46	467^th	572	18.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.12	218^th	793	72.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.68	292^nd	809	63.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.09	281^st	826	66.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.54	39^th	249	84.3%

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Rank History for White students at Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.99	282^nd	730	61.4%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	513	1	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
1994	514	1	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1995	519	0	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1996	519	0	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1997	496	0	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1998	481	1	1	44	0	n/a	n/a	23	550
1999	503	2	1	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2000	499	3	1	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2001	481	2	1	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2002	411	1	0	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
2003	411	1	0	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
2004	396	2	0	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2005	388	6	3	102	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
2006	362	9	1	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
2007	378	7	2	90	2	n/a	n/a	0	479
2008	342	9	3	93	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
2009	312	7	3	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	416
2010	336	6	1	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	437
2011	316	7	4	92	1	0	9	0	429
2012	324	4	4	104	1	0	12	0	449
2013	268	5	1	68	0	0	7	0	349
2014	245	6	1	64	0	0	7	0	323
2015	227	9	0	71	0	0	8	0	315
2016	224	11	0	60	0	0	10	0	305
2017	227	7	0	51	0	0	15	0	300
2018	239	8	0	48	1	0	12	0	308
2019	213	6	0	49	0	0	10	0	278
2020	199	5	0	51	1	0	8	0	264
2021	172	4	0	49	2	0	5	0	232
2022	184	4	1	53	2	0	8	0	252
2023	183	5	0	57	0	0	8	0	253
2024	271	8	0	81	0	0	9	0	369

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 Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	539	42.2	12.8	14.7
1994	559	31.6	17.7	17.7
1995	559	30.0	18.6	19.7
1996	559	30.0	18.6	19.7
1997	543	31.6	17.2	21.5
1998	550	n/a	0.0	23.9
1999	565	34.4	16.4	21.1
2000	569	32.0	17.8	27.1
2001	559	31.5	17.7	29.7
2002	512	34.0	15.1	39.1
2003	512	34.0	15.1	39.1
2004	497	31.5	15.8	30.6
2005	499	32.9	15.2	35.9
2006	462	32.8	14.1	38.1
2007	479	30.6	15.7	36.5
2008	450	29.8	15.1	34.9
2009	416	32.2	12.9	37.3
2010	437	30.6	14.2	38.9
2011	429	30.7	13.9	38.5
2012	449	31.5	14.2	44.5
2013	349	27.2	12.8	43.8
2014	323	28.8	11.1	44.9
2015	315	25.0	12.6	47.3
2016	305	20.0	15.2	44.9
2017	300	22.7	13.1	38
2018	308	23.1	13.3	39.3
2019	278	20.9	13.2	40.3
2020	264	23.1	11.3	37.9
2021	232	24.0	9.6	34.1
2022	252	22.0	11.4	34.5
2023	253	23.0	10.9	51
2024	369	35.0	10.5	48.5

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 Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	539	42.2	12.8	14.7
1994	559	31.6	17.7	17.7
1995	559	30.0	18.6	19.7
1996	559	30.0	18.6	19.7
1997	543	31.6	17.2	21.5
1998	550	n/a	0.0	23.9
1999	565	34.4	16.4	21.1
2000	569	32.0	17.8	27.1
2001	559	31.5	17.7	29.7
2002	512	34.0	15.1	39.1
2003	512	34.0	15.1	39.1
2004	497	31.5	15.8	30.6
2005	499	32.9	15.2	35.9
2006	462	32.8	14.1	38.1
2007	479	30.6	15.7	36.5
2008	450	29.8	15.1	34.9
2009	416	32.2	12.9	37.3
2010	437	30.6	14.2	38.9
2011	429	30.7	13.9	38.5
2012	449	31.5	14.2	44.5
2013	349	27.2	12.8	43.8
2014	323	28.8	11.1	44.9
2015	315	25.0	12.6	47.3
2016	305	20.0	15.2	44.9
2017	300	22.7	13.1	38
2018	308	23.1	13.3	39.3
2019	278	20.9	13.2	40.3
2020	264	23.1	11.3	37.9
2021	232	24.0	9.6	34.1
2022	252	22.0	11.4	34.5
2023	253	23.0	10.9	51
2024	369	35.0	10.5	48.5

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 Park Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,670

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Park Elementary)	56.7	57.1	0.4%
3rd Grade Math (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	56.7	57.1	0.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Park Elementary)	38.8	27.1	11.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Le Sueur-Henderson School District)	38.8	27.1	11.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	253	9%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	49	57	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	213	183	14.1%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	51%	10.7%

Schools Near Park Elementary

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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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th 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 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 N 5th St	Le Sueur	56058	Le Sueur County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 665-4700	369	35	10.5	48.5%	271 (73.4%)	8 (2.2%)	81 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	66.4	292^nd of 881 public elementary schools	66.9%					(n/a)	58.7	68.1	55.4				60.4	32.6	57.5	62.5				51.7	58.9		58.9	$12,670
Minnesota New Country Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	127 N 8th St	Henderson	56044	Sibley County	Minnesota New Country School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 868-0071	78	8	9.9	46.2%	67 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	16.5	751^st of 881 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.5	705^th of 845 public elementary schools	16.6%	46	25.0	37.5		0.0			22.2	41.7	31.3		11.1			27.8				$10,848
Mn Valley Education District Early Childhood	Public	PK	801 Davis St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	Minnesota Valley Education District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-5420	1	3	.3		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North Elementary School	Public	2-4	815 N 9th St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 934-3260	423	27	15.3	46.1%	291 (68.8%)	29 (6.9%)	79 (18.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.0%)	71	244^th of 881 public elementary schools	72.3%		70.4	247^th of 845 public elementary schools	70.8%	3	69.5	69.2					69.4	54.3	49.0					51.5				$11,472
St. Peter Ecse	Public	PK	100 Lincoln Drive	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-4211	60	11	5.7	60.0%	47 (78.3%)	7 (11.7%)	6 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$4,389
SWMetro Level 3	Public	K-8	150 W Tyrone St	Le Center	56057	Le Sueur County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(952) 567-8100	12	1	9.6	66.7%	8 (66.7%)	2 (16.7%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Le Center Pre K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	150 W Tyrone St	Le Center	56057	Le Sueur County	Tri-City United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 357-0132	385	36	10.5	41.3%	227 (59.0%)	2 (0.5%)	141 (36.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	65.7	303^rd of 881 public elementary schools	65.6%		55.8	413^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.1%	110	69.2	60.5	46.3	36.6	46.0	60.4	53.2	66.7	37.2	64.8	47.6	29.7	39.6	48.1	68.5	26.4	47.7	$11,755
Cleveland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 6th St	Cleveland	56017	Le Sueur County	Cleveland Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 931-5953	362	28	12.9	27.3%	326 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	73.3	224^th of 881 public elementary schools	74.6%		82.8	110^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.0%	114	71.4	72.6	42.9	32.5			57.1	58.1	62.8	66.7	60.0			61.7	59.2		59.2	$10,475
South Elementary School	Public	K-1	1405 S 7th St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 934-2754	271	21	12.7	46.1%	199 (73.4%)	10 (3.7%)	51 (18.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)								(n/a)																		$16,088
Oak Crest Elementary	Public	3-6	1101 West Commerce Dr	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2402	430	24	17.9	30.5%	345 (80.2%)	13 (3.0%)	33 (7.7%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.0%)	63.8	324^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.2%		64	320^th of 845 public elementary schools	62.1%	4	71.0	56.8	53.6	45.2			56.2	51.9	46.3	52.6	52.8			51.1	52.1		52.1	$2,717

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Elementary

Is Park Elementary a good school?

Park Elementary ranks 292^nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Park Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Park Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Park Elementary?

Students at Park Elementary are 73% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
High : Le Sueur-Henderson High School

What district is Park Elementary in?

Le Sueur-Henderson School District

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