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Wabasso Elementary

Summary:

Wabasso Elementary is a public elementary school in Wabasso, Minnesota, serving 189 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Wabasso Public School District, which is ranked 79 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Wabasso Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.42% of Wabasso students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (50.79% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite this, Wabasso Elementary has been able to achieve excellent results, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Wabasso Elementary's performance is particularly noteworthy. For instance, Springfield Elementary, located 17.75 miles away, consistently outperforms Wabasso in both math and reading proficiency, with 90.5% of students proficient or better in math in 2023-2024 compared to Wabasso's 64.42%. However, Wabasso Elementary's female students and low-socioeconomic status students have performed particularly well, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools in those categories.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1333 May St
       Wabasso, MN  56293-0069

(507) 342-5114

District: Wabasso Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,516 Help


Students who attend Wabasso Elementary usually attend:

High:    Wabasso Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wabasso Elementary ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wabasso Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wabasso Elementary is $11,516.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wabasso Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabasso Elementary 272nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Wabasso Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wabasso Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabasso Public School District 79th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wabasso Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wabasso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.16 42nd 674 93.8%
2004 69.65 191st 676 71.7%
2005 85.70 21st 685 96.9%
2006 72.09 178th 756 76.5%
2007 68.32 226th 777 70.9%
2008 58.75 377th 781 51.7%
2010 49.95 525th 803 34.6%
2011 36.73 636th 814 21.9%
2012 36.46 645th 820 21.3%
2013 38.54 605th 824 26.6%
2014 25.52 687th 826 16.8%
2015 27.33 681st 840 18.9%
2016 42.36 585th 848 31.0%
2017 30.56 672nd 853 21.2%
2018 48.46 514th 847 39.3%
2019 57.00 451st 870 48.2%
2021 55.07 441st 869 49.3%
2022 55.94 424th 858 50.6%
2023 57.40 396th 845 53.1%
2024 68.60 272nd 881 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wabasso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.11 324th 728 55.5%
2019 48.69 407th 740 45.0%
2021 59.09 272nd 683 60.2%
2022 76.29 103rd 663 84.5%
2023 67.16 220th 774 71.6%
2024 75.77 131st 793 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wabasso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.70 444th 774 42.6%
2019 58.47 384th 787 51.2%
2021 55.96 385th 783 50.8%
2022 59.63 361st 799 54.8%
2023 54.16 399th 787 49.3%
2024 72.82 200th 809 75.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Wabasso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.57 523rd 779 32.9%
2019 51.37 455th 798 43.0%
2021 49.51 458th 784 41.6%
2022 50.04 460th 808 43.1%
2023 63.60 298th 799 62.7%
2024 62.51 311th 826 62.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wabasso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.02 580th 712 18.5%
2019 29.31 594th 722 17.7%
2021 37.92 500th 710 29.6%
2022 32.50 554th 725 23.6%
2023 35.20 507th 712 28.8%
2024 49.84 370th 730 49.3%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wabasso Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1989 215 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 216
1990 224 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 225
1991 203 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 204
1992 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1993 208 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1995 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 152 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 138 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 7 149
1999 129 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2000 144 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2001 213 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2002 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2005 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2006 171 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2007 159 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 158 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2010 176 0 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 185
2011 184 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 189
2012 178 3 1 3 2 0 1 0 188
2013 160 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 168
2014 169 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 174
2015 150 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 155
2016 154 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 160
2017 146 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 150
2018 153 0 3 4 0 0 3 0 163
2019 156 0 2 3 0 0 4 0 165
2020 174 2 1 1 0 0 8 0 186
2021 156 2 0 6 0 0 4 0 168
2022 159 2 0 5 0 0 6 0 172
2023 175 2 0 5 1 0 6 0 189
2024 172 1 0 4 1 1 7 0 186

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 Wabasso Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 17.4 11.9 22.6
1989 216 19.7 10.9 20.8
1990 225 19.3 11.6 26.2
1991 204 19.1 10.6 26
1992 194 19.2 10.1 26.3
1993 210 17.3 12.1 32.4
1994 182 17.5 10.4 32.4
1995 179 15.8 11.3 34.1
1996 179 15.8 11.3 34.1
1997 156 15.0 10.4 26.3
1998 149 n/a 0.0 25.4
1999 131 14.5 9.0 14.5
2000 147 14.5 10.1 44.2
2001 214 14.2 15.1 25.2
2002 133 15.8 8.4 42.1
2003 133 15.8 8.4 42.1
2004 122 13.6 9.0 41.8
2005 157 13.2 11.9 32.5
2006 174 13.7 12.7 34.5
2007 164 13.6 12.1 41.5
2008 161 12.5 12.9 35.4
2009 167 14.2 11.8 26.9
2010 185 13.6 13.5 35.7
2011 189 13.9 13.5 34.9
2012 188 13.8 13.5 28.7
2013 168 14.4 11.6 38.7
2014 174 14.5 12.0 41.4
2015 155 14.0 11.0 38.1
2016 160 14.0 11.4 33.8
2017 150 12.0 12.4 38
2018 163 14.3 11.3 38
2019 165 15.4 10.6 30.9
2020 186 13.1 14.1 33.9
2021 168 14.6 11.4 39.3
2022 172 15.4 11.1 40.1
2023 189 14.8 12.7 50.8
2024 186 14.8 12.5 51.1

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 Wabasso Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 17.4 11.9 22.6
1989 216 19.7 10.9 20.8
1990 225 19.3 11.6 26.2
1991 204 19.1 10.6 26
1992 194 19.2 10.1 26.3
1993 210 17.3 12.1 32.4
1994 182 17.5 10.4 32.4
1995 179 15.8 11.3 34.1
1996 179 15.8 11.3 34.1
1997 156 15.0 10.4 26.3
1998 149 n/a 0.0 25.4
1999 131 14.5 9.0 14.5
2000 147 14.5 10.1 44.2
2001 214 14.2 15.1 25.2
2002 133 15.8 8.4 42.1
2003 133 15.8 8.4 42.1
2004 122 13.6 9.0 41.8
2005 157 13.2 11.9 32.5
2006 174 13.7 12.7 34.5
2007 164 13.6 12.1 41.5
2008 161 12.5 12.9 35.4
2009 167 14.2 11.8 26.9
2010 185 13.6 13.5 35.7
2011 189 13.9 13.5 34.9
2012 188 13.8 13.5 28.7
2013 168 14.4 11.6 38.7
2014 174 14.5 12.0 41.4
2015 155 14.0 11.0 38.1
2016 160 14.0 11.4 33.8
2017 150 12.0 12.4 38
2018 163 14.3 11.3 38
2019 165 15.4 10.6 30.9
2020 186 13.1 14.1 33.9
2021 168 14.6 11.4 39.3
2022 172 15.4 11.1 40.1
2023 189 14.8 12.7 50.8
2024 186 14.8 12.5 51.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wabasso Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,516

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wabasso Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 451st of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 845 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wabasso Elementary)62.559.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Wabasso Public School District)62.559.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Wabasso Elementary)45.859.3
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wabasso Public School District)45.859.3
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Wabasso Elementary)8056.5
 23.5%
   4th Grade Math (Wabasso Public School District)8056.5
 23.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Wabasso Elementary)53.326.1
 27.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Wabasso Public School District)53.326.1
 27.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Wabasso Elementary)51.758.8
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (Wabasso Public School District)51.758.8
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Wabasso Elementary)65.564.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Wabasso Public School District)65.564.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Wabasso Elementary)55.252.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Wabasso Public School District)55.252.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Wabasso Elementary)53.922.7
 31.1%
   6th Grade Math (Wabasso Public School District)53.922.7
 31.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Wabasso Elementary)65.443.5
 21.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Wabasso Public School District)65.443.5
 21.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students165189
 14.5%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White156175
 12.2%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%50.8%
 19.9%

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Students who attend Wabasso Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wabasso Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Wabasso Elementary.

Students at Wabasso Elementary are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Wabasso Elementary ranks 272nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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