Is Sebeka Elementary a good school?

Sebeka Elementary ranks 306 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sebeka Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Sebeka Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sebeka Elementary?

Students at Sebeka Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Sebeka Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sebeka Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Sebeka Secondary

Sebeka Elementary

Summary:

Sebeka Elementary is a public elementary school serving 215 students in grades PK-6 in Sebeka, Minnesota, which is part of the Sebeka Public School District. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, socioeconomic diversity, and favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Sebeka Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.42%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 85.97% to 95.15% white students. However, the school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.4%) than the nearby schools, which range from 51.24% to 61.92%. Despite this, Sebeka Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with 60.15% of students proficient or better in math in 2023-2024, compared to 45.47% statewide and 49.13% for the Sebeka Public School District. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio (9:1) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 11.8:1 to 15.3:1.

While Sebeka Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in many metrics, the other schools in the area also have their own strengths. For example, New York Mills Elementary, which is ranked 162 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, has higher overall test scores than Sebeka Elementary. Additionally, the high percentage of white students at Sebeka Elementary, as well as the nearby schools, suggests a lack of racial diversity in the region, which may have implications for the educational experiences and perspectives of the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

200 1st St NW
Sebeka, MN 56477-0249

(218) 837-5101

District: Sebeka Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,778

Students who attend Sebeka Elementary usually attend:

High:

Sebeka Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

American Indian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sebeka Elementary ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), two or more races (4.2%), American Indian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sebeka Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Sebeka Elementary employs 21.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sebeka Elementary is $12,778.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sebeka Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sebeka Elementary 306^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sebeka Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Sebeka Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sebeka Public School District 188^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sebeka Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sebeka Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	48.91	430^th	674	36.2%
2004	44.66	456^th	676	32.5%
2005	53.85	390^th	685	43.1%
2006	49.39	466^th	756	38.4%
2007	41.28	584^th	777	24.8%
2008	34.49	633^rd	781	19.0%
2010	32.00	663^rd	803	17.4%
2011	49.27	516^th	814	36.6%
2012	65.74	306^th	820	62.7%
2013	68.30	268^th	824	67.5%
2014	49.00	518^th	826	37.3%
2015	59.66	392^nd	840	53.3%
2016	59.50	397^th	848	53.2%
2017	59.84	396^th	853	53.6%
2018	65.43	317^th	847	62.6%
2019	72.16	227^th	870	73.9%
2021	73.57	209^th	869	75.9%
2022	66.49	306^th	858	64.3%
2023	60.43	363^rd	845	57.0%
2024	65.59	306^th	881	65.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sebeka Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.55	289^th	500	42.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sebeka Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.06	106^th	728	85.4%
2019	77.30	106^th	740	85.7%
2021	82.90	60^th	683	91.2%
2022	78.57	89^th	663	86.6%
2023	71.54	172^nd	774	77.8%
2024	75.04	135^th	793	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sebeka Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.10	162^nd	774	79.1%
2019	78.50	123^rd	787	84.4%
2021	75.12	162^nd	783	79.3%
2022	63.40	316^th	799	60.5%
2023	59.92	340^th	787	56.8%
2024	67.49	256^th	809	68.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sebeka Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	51.01	449^th	779	42.4%
2019	59.47	379^th	798	52.5%
2021	67.40	244^th	784	68.9%
2022	64.50	289^th	808	64.2%
2023	58.03	353^rd	799	55.8%
2024	57.37	380^th	826	54.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sebeka Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.20	460^th	712	35.4%
2019	55.64	330^th	722	54.3%
2021	61.13	245^th	710	65.5%
2022	47.18	409^th	725	43.6%
2023	40.62	452^nd	712	36.5%
2024	46.54	410^th	730	43.8%

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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sebeka Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	374	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1989	375	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1990	344	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1991	345	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	347
1992	349	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	351
1993	336	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1994	329	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	332
1995	313	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1996	313	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1997	303	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1998	280	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	11	296
1999	280	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2000	292	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2001	290	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2002	296	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2003	296	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2004	299	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	291	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2006	279	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2007	263	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2008	263	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2009	237	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2010	239	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2011	246	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	250
2012	242	1	0	2	0	0	7	0	252
2013	242	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	251
2014	242	0	0	1	1	0	8	0	252
2015	240	0	0	0	1	0	15	0	256
2016	267	0	1	0	1	0	13	0	282
2017	262	1	1	3	1	0	17	0	285
2018	265	1	1	1	0	0	11	0	279
2019	244	1	1	1	0	0	13	0	260
2020	223	2	0	1	0	0	15	0	241
2021	204	1	0	0	1	0	15	0	221
2022	200	0	0	0	1	0	8	0	209
2023	203	0	0	1	1	0	10	0	215
2024	220	0	0	2	5	0	10	0	237

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 Sebeka Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	376	28.7	13.1	44.4
1989	376	25.8	14.5	46
1990	346	26.7	12.9	46.8
1991	347	29.0	11.9	39.5
1992	351	26.1	13.4	37.9
1993	337	23.1	14.6	40.9
1994	332	21.4	15.5	42.5
1995	314	20.9	15.0	45.2
1996	314	20.9	15.0	45.2
1997	303	20.6	14.7	42.6
1998	296	n/a	0.0	41.4
1999	283	22.8	12.4	41.3
2000	297	21.7	13.7	56.2
2001	293	23.3	12.6	53.9
2002	301	23.9	12.6	56.1
2003	301	23.9	12.6	56.1
2004	304	24.5	12.4	63.8
2005	298	20.2	14.8	60.4
2006	287	20.4	14.1	62.4
2007	269	19.9	13.5	61.7
2008	266	18.9	14.1	56
2009	240	18.8	12.8	57.9
2010	241	19.8	12.1	64.3
2011	250	21.4	11.6	58.4
2012	252	22.4	11.2	57.9
2013	251	20.6	12.1	53.4
2014	252	22.4	11.2	56.7
2015	256	18.0	14.2	50.4
2016	282	21.0	13.4	49.6
2017	285	24.1	11.7	49.1
2018	279	23.8	11.7	49.1
2019	260	23.8	10.9	48.1
2020	241	22.9	10.5	49.8
2021	221	22.5	9.8	40.3
2022	209	23.6	8.8	49.3
2023	215	23.6	9.0	61.4
2024	237	21.6	10.9	60.8

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 Sebeka Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	376	28.7	13.1	44.4
1989	376	25.8	14.5	46
1990	346	26.7	12.9	46.8
1991	347	29.0	11.9	39.5
1992	351	26.1	13.4	37.9
1993	337	23.1	14.6	40.9
1994	332	21.4	15.5	42.5
1995	314	20.9	15.0	45.2
1996	314	20.9	15.0	45.2
1997	303	20.6	14.7	42.6
1998	296	n/a	0.0	41.4
1999	283	22.8	12.4	41.3
2000	297	21.7	13.7	56.2
2001	293	23.3	12.6	53.9
2002	301	23.9	12.6	56.1
2003	301	23.9	12.6	56.1
2004	304	24.5	12.4	63.8
2005	298	20.2	14.8	60.4
2006	287	20.4	14.1	62.4
2007	269	19.9	13.5	61.7
2008	266	18.9	14.1	56
2009	240	18.8	12.8	57.9
2010	241	19.8	12.1	64.3
2011	250	21.4	11.6	58.4
2012	252	22.4	11.2	57.9
2013	251	20.6	12.1	53.4
2014	252	22.4	11.2	56.7
2015	256	18.0	14.2	50.4
2016	282	21.0	13.4	49.6
2017	285	24.1	11.7	49.1
2018	279	23.8	11.7	49.1
2019	260	23.8	10.9	48.1
2020	241	22.9	10.5	49.8
2021	221	22.5	9.8	40.3
2022	209	23.6	8.8	49.3
2023	215	23.6	9.0	61.4
2024	237	21.6	10.9	60.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sebeka Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,778

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sebeka 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 227^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 363^rd of 845 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sebeka Elementary)	73.5	58.6	14.9%
3rd Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)	73.5	58.6	14.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sebeka Elementary)	47.1	34.5	12.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)	47.1	34.5	12.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sebeka Elementary)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sebeka Elementary)	62.5	54.6	8%
4th Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)	62.5	54.6	8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sebeka Elementary)	67.4	62.5	4.9%
5th Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)	67.4	62.5	4.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Sebeka Elementary)	81.4	57.5	23.9%
5th Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)	81.4	57.5	23.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Sebeka Elementary)	83.7	72.5	11.2%
5th Grade Science (Sebeka Public School District)	83.7	72.5	11.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Sebeka Elementary)	54.1	33.3	20.7%
6th Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)	54.1	33.3	20.7%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Sebeka Elementary)	67.6	36.4	31.2%
6th Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)	67.6	36.4	31.2%
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	260	215	17.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	203	16.8%
Two or More Races	13	10	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	61.4%	13.3%

Schools Near Sebeka 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
Sebeka Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 1st St NW	Sebeka	56477	Wadena County	Sebeka Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 837-5101	237	22	10.9	60.8%	220 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	65.6	306^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.3%		60.4	363^rd of 845 public elementary schools	57.0%	57	88.2	65.7	40.9	42.9	60.2	61.8	22.9	54.6	61.0	50.0	59.1	59.1	$12,778
Menahga Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	216 Aspen Ave SE	Menahga	56464	Wadena County	Menahga Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 564-4141	511	37	13.8	63.6%	488 (95.5%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	48.2	511^th of 881 public elementary schools	42.0%		48.6	497^th of 845 public elementary schools	41.2%	14	46.4	53.9	40.4	40.5	45.7	40.4	49.1	54.4	46.5	47.2	38.3	38.3	$10,865
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	215 Colfax Ave SW	Wadena	56482	Wadena County	Wadena-Deer Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 632-2400	464	38	12.0	60.6%	397 (85.6%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	30.4	650^th of 881 public elementary schools	26.2%		44.5	535^th of 845 public elementary schools	36.7%	115	55.8	35.4			45.3	31.6	32.1			31.9			$12,842
Early Childhood Special Education	Public	PK	2222 Industrial Drive	Wadena	56482	Wadena County	Freshwater Education District	No	No	No	No	(218) 631-3505	60	6	9.5	65.0%	45 (75.0%)	3 (5.0%)	7 (11.7%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)
New York Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	209 N Hayes Ave	New York Mills	56567	Otter Tail County	New York Mills Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 385-4201	467	30	15.4	51.4%	440 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	78	162^nd of 881 public elementary schools	81.6%		68.6	268^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.3%	106	72.2	79.0	61.5	45.3	65.5	59.7	57.9	62.0	57.8	59.2	63.5	63.5	$9,458
Verndale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	411 SW Brown St	Verndale	56481	Wadena County	Verndale Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 445-5184	262	22	11.7	55.0%	241 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	42.2	566^th of 881 public elementary schools	35.8%		31.8	619^th of 845 public elementary schools	26.7%	53	76.7	55.6	16.1	13.3	40.9	53.3	27.8	46.7	46.7	42.9	41.9	41.9	$10,713

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Schools Near Sebeka Elementary