Is Truman Elementary a good school?

Truman Elementary ranks 578 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Truman Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Truman Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Truman Elementary?

Students at Truman Elementary are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Truman Elementary attend?

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

Truman Elementary

Summary:

Truman Elementary is a public elementary school in Truman, Minnesota, serving 158 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Truman Public School District, which is ranked 250 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truman Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (86.08%) compared to nearby schools like Madelia Elementary (50.86% white) and St. James Northside Elementary (37.5% white). However, the school's academic performance is a concern, with lower-than-average test scores, particularly in math, and a consistent ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools over the past decade.

Truman Elementary also faces challenges related to its student population, with 67.72% of students coming from low-income families, higher than nearby schools like Sherburn Elementary (52.74%) and Trimont Elementary (47.57%). Addressing these socioeconomic factors, as well as exploring the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, could be key to improving student outcomes at Truman Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088-0276

(507) 776-2111

District: Truman Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
578^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,534

Students who attend Truman Elementary usually attend:

High:

Truman Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Truman Elementary ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truman Elementary is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Truman Elementary employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truman Elementary is $13,534.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Truman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Truman Elementary 578^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Truman Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Truman Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Truman Public School District 250^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Truman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Truman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	21.93	585^th	674	13.2%
2004	54.58	360^th	676	46.7%
2005	28.40	578^th	685	15.6%
2006	33.86	622^nd	756	17.7%
2007	44.16	547^th	777	29.6%
2008	44.97	539^th	781	31.0%
2009	37.62	335^th	434	22.8%
2010	62.09	349^th	803	56.5%
2011	45.00	562^nd	814	31.0%
2012	32.09	670^th	820	18.3%
2013	33.30	644^th	824	21.8%
2014	62.52	348^th	826	57.9%
2015	48.77	521^st	840	38.0%
2016	60.78	377^th	848	55.5%
2017	44.45	559^th	853	34.5%
2018	48.82	507^th	847	40.1%
2019	45.73	559^th	870	35.7%
2021	37.00	618^th	869	28.9%
2022	39.24	593^rd	858	30.9%
2023	40.12	572^nd	845	32.3%
2024	40.53	578^th	881	34.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Truman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	93.06	9^th	728	98.8%
2019	54.85	344^th	740	53.5%
2021	47.68	381^st	683	44.2%
2022	58.21	267^th	663	59.7%
2023	50.57	399^th	774	48.4%
2024	46.99	446^th	793	43.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Truman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.81	559^th	799	30.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Truman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	30.36	610^th	779	21.7%
2019	40.67	549^th	798	31.2%
2021	19.60	654^th	784	16.6%
2022	19.21	682^nd	808	15.6%
2023	30.31	601^st	799	24.8%
2024	36.05	575^th	826	30.4%

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Rank History for White students at Truman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.04	512^th	712	28.1%
2019	31.49	581^st	722	19.5%
2021	26.64	602^nd	710	15.2%
2022	24.82	619^th	725	14.6%
2023	26.93	590^th	712	17.1%
2024	30.16	565^th	730	22.6%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

This school has been wonderful for our children. Many past issues or shortcomings have been resolved and current staff and administration in both the elementary and high school do a remarkable job. They have instilled in all 3 of my kids the drive to learn and succeed. Great small town, family atmosphere, I can't imagine my kids being anywhere else, they LOVE their school. Pay a visit to Truman School, don't pass it up because of a past administrator or something that happened 5 years ago. Things have CHANGED and for the better! See for yourself and form your own opinions. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Truman Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	264	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1989	277	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1990	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1991	256	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1992	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1993	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1994	238	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1995	231	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1996	231	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1997	218	6	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1998	191	5	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	203
1999	191	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2000	177	6	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	192
2001	182	7	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2002	191	6	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2003	191	6	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2004	179	5	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2005	188	5	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2006	152	8	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2007	163	5	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2008	149	4	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2009	122	3	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2010	131	6	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2011	123	2	0	8	0	0	0	0	133
2012	115	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	122
2013	107	1	0	5	0	0	3	0	116
2014	89	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	98
2015	90	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	98
2016	97	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	105
2017	128	1	3	3	0	0	8	0	143
2018	123	0	3	2	0	0	8	0	136
2019	129	0	3	3	0	2	4	0	141
2020	129	1	3	2	1	2	11	0	149
2021	131	1	3	6	0	2	6	0	149
2022	131	1	2	8	2	1	5	0	150
2023	136	1	1	10	0	1	9	0	158
2024	118	0	2	9	0	1	11	0	141

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 Truman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	264	13.7	19.2	9.1
1989	277	14.6	18.9	11.2
1990	270	14.5	18.6	14.4
1991	258	13.9	18.5	19.4
1992	263	16.3	16.1	18.6
1993	231	15.0	15.4	19.9
1994	241	17.0	14.2	23.7
1995	235	15.5	15.2	23.8
1996	235	15.5	15.2	23.8
1997	231	14.8	15.6	30.3
1998	203	n/a	0.0	26.2
1999	202	17.0	11.9	25.7
2000	192	15.7	12.2	45.8
2001	195	16.8	11.6	47.2
2002	207	14.6	14.2	45.9
2003	207	14.6	14.2	45.9
2004	194	12.1	16.0	48.5
2005	202	13.5	15.0	49.5
2006	174	13.1	13.3	55.7
2007	181	13.6	13.3	46.4
2008	166	13.1	12.7	48.2
2009	135	11.3	11.9	48.1
2010	146	10.9	13.3	56.2
2011	133	10.7	12.3	56.4
2012	122	10.7	11.3	54.9
2013	116	11.8	9.7	64.7
2014	98	11.7	8.3	57.1
2015	98	12.0	8.1	52
2016	105	12.0	8.7	55.2
2017	143	11.5	12.3	52.4
2018	136	11.7	11.5	53.7
2019	141	10.5	13.3	66
2020	149	10.6	14.0	62.4
2021	149	9.6	15.5	52.3
2022	150	9.6	15.6	56
2023	158	9.6	16.4	67.7
2024	141	15.1	9.3	60.3

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 Truman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	264	13.7	19.2	9.1
1989	277	14.6	18.9	11.2
1990	270	14.5	18.6	14.4
1991	258	13.9	18.5	19.4
1992	263	16.3	16.1	18.6
1993	231	15.0	15.4	19.9
1994	241	17.0	14.2	23.7
1995	235	15.5	15.2	23.8
1996	235	15.5	15.2	23.8
1997	231	14.8	15.6	30.3
1998	203	n/a	0.0	26.2
1999	202	17.0	11.9	25.7
2000	192	15.7	12.2	45.8
2001	195	16.8	11.6	47.2
2002	207	14.6	14.2	45.9
2003	207	14.6	14.2	45.9
2004	194	12.1	16.0	48.5
2005	202	13.5	15.0	49.5
2006	174	13.1	13.3	55.7
2007	181	13.6	13.3	46.4
2008	166	13.1	12.7	48.2
2009	135	11.3	11.9	48.1
2010	146	10.9	13.3	56.2
2011	133	10.7	12.3	56.4
2012	122	10.7	11.3	54.9
2013	116	11.8	9.7	64.7
2014	98	11.7	8.3	57.1
2015	98	12.0	8.1	52
2016	105	12.0	8.7	55.2
2017	143	11.5	12.3	52.4
2018	136	11.7	11.5	53.7
2019	141	10.5	13.3	66
2020	149	10.6	14.0	62.4
2021	149	9.6	15.5	52.3
2022	150	9.6	15.6	56
2023	158	9.6	16.4	67.7
2024	141	15.1	9.3	60.3

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 Truman Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,534

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Truman 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 559^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 572^nd of 845 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Truman Elementary)	68.8	73.7	4.9%
3rd Grade Math (Truman Public School District)	68.8	73.7	4.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Truman Elementary)	56.3	38.9	17.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Truman Public School District)	56.3	38.9	17.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Truman Elementary)	26.3	56.3	29.9%
4th Grade Math (Truman Public School District)	26.3	56.3	29.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Truman Elementary)	42.1	56.3	14.1%
4th Grade Reading (Truman Public School District)	42.1	56.3	14.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Truman Elementary)	43.8	10	33.8%
5th Grade Math (Truman Public School District)	43.8	10	33.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Truman Elementary)	81.3	30	51.3%
5th Grade Reading (Truman Public School District)	81.3	30	51.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Truman Elementary)	60	26.3	33.7%
5th Grade Science (Truman Public School District)	60	26.3	33.7%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Truman Elementary)	46.2	41.2	5%
6th Grade Math (Truman Public School District)	46.2	41.2	5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Truman Elementary)	46.2	40	6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Truman Public School District)	46.2	40	6.2%
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	141	158	12.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	129	136	5.4%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	67.7%	1.8%

Schools Near Truman 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
Truman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 E 1st St S	Truman	56088	Martin County	Truman Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 776-2111	141	15	9.3	60.3%	118 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.8%)	40.5	578^th of 881 public elementary schools	34.4%		40.1	572^nd of 845 public elementary schools	32.3%	6	23.8	72.2	26.7	5.0	31.1	14.3	66.7	66.7	30.0	41.9	66.7	66.7	$13,534
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Reynolds St.	Granada	56039	Martin County	Granada Huntley East Chain	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 447-2211	125	9	14.6	62.4%	112 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	28	668^th of 881 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.6	669^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.8%	1	37.0	57.1	26.1		37.5	33.3	50.0	36.4		38.1	17.4	17.4	$9,679
Southern Plains Education Coop.	Public	PK-K	1200 North Park Street	Fairmont	56031	Martin County	Southern Plains Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(507) 238-1472	17	3	6.5	52.9%	10 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)
Fairmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	714 Victoria Street Ste 101	Fairmont	56031	Martin County	Fairmont Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 238-4487	974	62	15.6	59.4%	684 (70.2%)	14 (1.4%)	254 (26.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	12 (1.2%)	35.9	607^th of 881 public elementary schools	31.1%		48.1	507^th of 845 public elementary schools	40.0%	100	53.2	40.0	23.9	31.9	37.6	38.9	35.6	43.6	48.7	41.5	34.2	34.2	$11,653
St. James Early Childhood	Public	PK	500 3rd Avenue South	Saint James	56081	Watonwan County	St. James Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 375-3321	10	1	10.0	60.0%	2 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$3,990
Armstrong School	Public	PK	500 3rd Ave S	Saint James	56081	Watonwan County	St. James Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 375-3325	67	2	29.6	59.7%	29 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (53.7%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)													$8,823
St. James Northside Elementary	Public	K-5	1273 10th Ave N	Saint James	56081	Watonwan County	St. James Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 375-3325	492	35	14.2	64.8%	164 (33.3%)	3 (0.6%)	319 (64.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	40.5	579^th of 881 public elementary schools	34.3%		54.1	429^th of 845 public elementary schools	49.2%	150	54.6	42.4	40.8		46.5	40.9	34.9	60.5		45.7	17.1	17.1	$13,011
Trimont Elementary	Public	3-6	77 W Beech St	Trimont	56176	Martin County	Martin County West School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 639-2071	191	14	13.3	41.9%	171 (89.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.2%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	61.4	362^nd of 881 public elementary schools	58.9%		52.5	447^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.1%	85	55.1	69.6	31.4	67.4	55.2	46.9	47.8	49.0	65.2	52.1	51.0	51.0	$11,420
Madelia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 E Main St	Madelia	56062	Watonwan County	Madelia Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 642-3234	344	27	12.9	56.4%	163 (47.4%)	0 (0.0%)	175 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	37.1	600^th of 881 public elementary schools	31.9%		51.5	464^th of 845 public elementary schools	45.1%	136	46.5	37.8	21.4	37.0	35.8	48.8	15.6	52.4	43.5	39.8	42.9	42.9	$12,163
Sherburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	105 E 5th St	Sherburn	56171	Martin County	Martin County West School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 764-4461	143	11	12.6	46.9%	132 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)													$13,112

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