Is Mabel-Canton Elementary a good school?

Mabel-Canton Elementary ranks 323 rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mabel-Canton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended Mabel-Canton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mabel-Canton Elementary?

Students at Mabel-Canton Elementary are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Mabel-Canton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mabel-Canton Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Mabel-Canton Secondary

Mabel-Canton Elementary

Summary:

Mabel-Canton Elementary is a public elementary school in Mabel, Minnesota, serving 158 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mabel-Canton Public School District, which is ranked 75 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Mabel-Canton Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates on MCA-III assessments, particularly in reading and science. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade reading and science scores exceed the state averages. However, its math proficiency, while still above average, lags behind some of the top-performing nearby schools like Caledonia Elementary and Spring Grove Elementary. Mabel-Canton also has a notably less diverse student population, with over 95% of its students being white, compared to the more diverse demographics of surrounding schools like Houston Elementary and Fillmore Central Elementary.

Another key factor at Mabel-Canton Elementary is its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 17.9 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21.38% in 2020-2021 to 37.34% in 2022-2023, indicating a potential shift in the socioeconomic status of the student population. Overall, Mabel-Canton Elementary is a strong-performing school with unique demographic characteristics, and it will be important for the school to maintain its academic excellence while addressing any challenges related to the changing student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954-0337

(507) 493-5422

District: Mabel-Canton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
323^rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,645

Students who attend Mabel-Canton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Mabel-Canton Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mabel-Canton Elementary ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mabel-Canton Elementary is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Mabel-Canton Elementary employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mabel-Canton Elementary is $10,645.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mabel-Canton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mabel-Canton Elementary 323^rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Mabel-Canton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mabel-Canton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mabel-Canton Public School District 75^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mabel-Canton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mabel-Canton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	64.75	247^th	674	63.4%
2004	38.99	500^th	676	26.0%
2005	68.57	202^nd	685	70.5%
2006	33.63	625^th	756	17.3%
2007	54.59	417^th	777	46.3%
2008	68.70	225^th	781	71.2%
2009	65.10	159^th	434	63.4%
2010	58.40	407^th	803	49.3%
2011	59.06	399^th	814	51.0%
2012	52.99	489^th	820	40.4%
2013	35.47	623^rd	824	24.4%
2014	46.37	539^th	826	34.7%
2015	60.99	375^th	840	55.4%
2016	57.00	437^th	848	48.5%
2017	60.24	394^th	853	53.8%
2018	62.17	359^th	847	57.6%
2019	42.30	591^st	870	32.1%
2021	61.20	354^th	869	59.3%
2022	69.22	268^th	858	68.8%
2023	65.04	307^th	845	63.7%
2024	63.91	323^rd	881	63.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mabel-Canton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.61	181^st	774	76.6%
2021	77.63	128^th	783	83.7%
2022	73.11	199^th	799	75.1%
2023	75.26	178^th	787	77.4%
2024	64.85	284^th	809	64.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mabel-Canton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.50	286^th	779	63.3%
2019	36.49	582^nd	798	27.1%
2021	47.28	485^th	784	38.1%
2022	58.42	351^st	808	56.6%
2023	50.47	436^th	799	45.4%
2024	57.82	375^th	826	54.6%

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Rank History for White students at Mabel-Canton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.91	417^th	712	41.4%
2019	22.50	642^nd	722	11.1%
2021	40.82	469^th	710	33.9%
2022	50.33	382^nd	725	47.3%
2023	46.91	386^th	712	45.8%
2024	45.82	419^th	730	42.6%

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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 Mabel-Canton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	221	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1989	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1990	209	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	211
1991	212	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	217
1992	221	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	226
1993	223	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	229
1994	210	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	216
1995	209	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	215
1996	209	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	215
1997	214	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
1998	194	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	5	202
1999	198	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2000	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2001	188	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2002	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2003	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2004	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2005	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2006	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2007	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2008	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2009	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2010	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2011	138	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	138
2012	128	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	128
2013	135	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	135
2014	131	2	0	4	0	0	0	0	137
2015	126	2	0	3	1	0	1	0	133
2016	118	1	0	5	0	0	1	0	125
2017	134	1	0	7	0	0	1	0	143
2018	128	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	132
2019	140	1	0	3	0	0	2	0	146
2020	156	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	161
2021	155	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	159
2022	151	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	155
2023	151	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	158
2024	154	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	163

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mabel-Canton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	16.4	13.5	21.2
1989	221	14.2	15.5	19
1990	211	14.7	14.3	18
1991	217	14.4	15.0	18.9
1992	226	14.2	15.9	17.3
1993	229	15.2	15.1	21.8
1994	216	13.6	15.9	17.6
1995	215	15.6	13.8	22.8
1996	215	15.6	13.8	22.8
1997	218	16.0	13.6	15.6
1998	202	n/a	0.0	19.8
1999	199	17.8	11.2	16.1
2000	197	16.1	12.2	37.1
2001	191	14.9	12.8	34
2002	172	14.6	11.8	30.8
2003	172	14.6	11.8	30.8
2004	129	9.6	13.4	34.1
2005	114	9.1	12.5	28.1
2006	123	8.6	14.3	32.5
2007	121	8.5	14.2	32.2
2008	135	9.6	14.1	32.6
2009	145	13.3	10.9	31.7
2010	141	12.5	11.2	38.3
2011	138	12.1	11.3	47.1
2012	128	10.8	11.8	37.5
2013	135	12.9	10.4	39.3
2014	137	12.3	11.1	40.9
2015	133	12.0	11.0	39.1
2016	125	12.0	10.4	39.2
2017	143	11.0	12.9	30.8
2018	132	13.2	9.9	32.6
2019	146	13.0	11.1	29.5
2020	161	12.2	13.1	31.1
2021	159	13.9	11.4	21.4
2022	155	8.6	17.9	18.7
2023	158	n/a	n/a	37.3
2024	163	12.3	13.2	30.1

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 Mabel-Canton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	16.4	13.5	21.2
1989	221	14.2	15.5	19
1990	211	14.7	14.3	18
1991	217	14.4	15.0	18.9
1992	226	14.2	15.9	17.3
1993	229	15.2	15.1	21.8
1994	216	13.6	15.9	17.6
1995	215	15.6	13.8	22.8
1996	215	15.6	13.8	22.8
1997	218	16.0	13.6	15.6
1998	202	n/a	0.0	19.8
1999	199	17.8	11.2	16.1
2000	197	16.1	12.2	37.1
2001	191	14.9	12.8	34
2002	172	14.6	11.8	30.8
2003	172	14.6	11.8	30.8
2004	129	9.6	13.4	34.1
2005	114	9.1	12.5	28.1
2006	123	8.6	14.3	32.5
2007	121	8.5	14.2	32.2
2008	135	9.6	14.1	32.6
2009	145	13.3	10.9	31.7
2010	141	12.5	11.2	38.3
2011	138	12.1	11.3	47.1
2012	128	10.8	11.8	37.5
2013	135	12.9	10.4	39.3
2014	137	12.3	11.1	40.9
2015	133	12.0	11.0	39.1
2016	125	12.0	10.4	39.2
2017	143	11.0	12.9	30.8
2018	132	13.2	9.9	32.6
2019	146	13.0	11.1	29.5
2020	161	12.2	13.1	31.1
2021	159	13.9	11.4	21.4
2022	155	8.6	17.9	18.7
2023	158	n/a	n/a	37.3
2024	163	12.3	13.2	30.1

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 Mabel-Canton Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,645

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mabel-Canton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 591^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 307^th of 845 Elementary schools	31.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	70.6	65.2	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	70.6	65.2	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	35.3	47.8	12.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	35.3	47.8	12.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	46.7	70.8	24.2%
4th Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	46.7	70.8	24.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	46.7	70.8	24.2%
4th Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	46.7	70.8	24.2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	42.9	36	6.9%
5th Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	42.9	36	6.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	57.1	52	5.1%
5th Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	57.1	52	5.1%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	64.3	52	12.3%
5th Grade Science (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	64.3	52	12.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	32.1	37.5	5.4%
6th Grade Math (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	32.1	37.5	5.4%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Elementary)	64.3	66.7	2.4%
6th Grade Reading (Mabel-Canton Public School District)	64.3	66.7	2.4%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	158	8.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	151	7.9%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	37.3%	7.9%

Schools Near Mabel-Canton 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 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
Mabel-Canton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	316 W Fillmore Ave	Mabel	55954	Fillmore County	Mabel-Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 493-5422	163	12	13.2	30.1%	154 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	63.9	323^rd of 881 public elementary schools	63.3%		65	307^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.7%	16	67.9	62.5	25.0	33.3	48.0	42.9	58.3	79.2	58.3	59.0	58.3	58.3	$10,645
Spring Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	113 2nd Ave NW	Spring Grove	55974	Houston County	Spring Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 498-3221	197	12	16.7	37.1%	180 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	72.6	229^th of 881 public elementary schools	74.0%		73.4	221^st of 845 public elementary schools	73.8%	8	50.0	57.1	100.0	58.6	65.0	46.4	45.7	100.0	62.1	61.5	96.0	96.0	$11,013
Caledonia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	511 W Main St	Caledonia	55921	Houston County	Caledonia Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 725-5205	298	24	12.4	29.2%	278 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	79.8	146^th of 881 public elementary schools	83.4%		84.5	98^th of 845 public elementary schools	88.4%	48	60.4	71.1	53.5		61.2	70.8	81.6	81.4		77.5	48.8	48.8	$12,802
Lanesboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Kirkwood St E	Lanesboro	55949	Fillmore County	Lanesboro Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 467-2229	253	20	12.6	38.7%	242 (95.7%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	56.9	419^th of 881 public elementary schools	52.4%		53.3	435^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.5%	16	65.8	52.8	52.2	42.9	53.8	46.0	38.9	50.0	54.3	46.9	47.8	47.8	$9,643
Fillmore Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	702 Chatfield St	Preston	55965	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 765-3809	295	29	10.2	42.7%	273 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	66.1	299^th of 881 public elementary schools	66.1%		59.3	373^rd of 845 public elementary schools	55.9%	74	60.6	67.4	30.0	64.5	53.5	66.7	51.2	58.8	64.5	59.5	49.0	49.0	$11,507
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar	Public, Virtual	K-5	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 896-5323	426	21	19.9	76.1%	204 (47.9%)	85 (20.0%)	50 (11.7%)	10 (2.3%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (16.0%)	32.5	637^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.7%		29.6	627^th of 845 public elementary schools	25.8%	10	44.8	44.4	15.6		33.6	44.8	40.9	48.9		45.0	26.7	26.7
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 S Sherman	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 896-5323	206	22	9.3	44.7%	195 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	68.9	265^th of 881 public elementary schools	69.9%		77.5	171^st of 845 public elementary schools	79.8%	94	72.0	43.5	54.8	51.9	55.7	48.0	43.5	61.3	69.2	56.2	61.3	61.3	$12,311

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