Is Lakeland Elementary School a good school?

Lakeland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 578 students attended Lakeland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeland Elementary School?

Students at Lakeland Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 28% White, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Lakeland Elementary School

Summary:

Lakeland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Willmar, Minnesota, serving 565 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Willmar Public School District, which is ranked 345 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeland Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.27%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 34.98% to 47.97%. However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in Math, Reading, and Science proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lakeland's overall Math proficiency rate was 31.37%, compared to the district's 39.55% and the state's 45.47%. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, generally perform below their peers at the district and state levels.

Lakeland Elementary also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.61% to 76.64% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 12.7, its academic performance and equity concerns suggest a need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support services to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Kennedy Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, also struggle with low performance and 1-star ratings, indicating broader challenges within the Willmar Public School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1001 Lakeland Drive SE
Willmar, MN 56201-8888

(320) 263-5020

District: Willmar Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
721^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,031

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 578

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

White:

28.4%

African American:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeland Elementary School ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Willmar Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lakeland Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.2%), White (28.4%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 13.6. 2 elementary schools in the Willmar Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lakeland Elementary School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeland Elementary School is $12,031, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Willmar Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland Elementary School 721^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lakeland Elementary School 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:

African American students:

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Willmar Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Willmar Public School District 345^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	21.56	720^th	870	17.2%
2021	22.71	688^th	869	20.8%
2022	29.73	651^st	858	24.1%
2023	30.45	625^th	845	26.0%
2024	20.55	721^st	881	18.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	27.92	205^th	239	14.2%
2021	46.35	81^st	175	53.7%
2022	39.83	151^st	256	41.0%
2023	44.86	138^th	276	50.0%
2024	28.95	236^th	303	22.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	27.22	400^th	515	22.3%
2021	19.44	372^nd	417	10.8%
2022	12.47	476^th	500	4.8%
2023	8.82	507^th	524	3.2%
2024	17.27	508^th	572	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	24.56	617^th	740	16.6%
2021	22.56	558^th	683	18.3%
2022	36.21	444^th	663	33.0%
2023	31.58	572^nd	774	26.1%
2024	19.46	678^th	793	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	17.65	682^nd	787	13.3%
2021	21.25	644^th	783	17.8%
2022	25.44	621^st	799	22.3%
2023	26.69	604^th	787	23.3%
2024	17.08	686^th	809	15.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	26.55	638^th	798	20.1%
2021	21.90	639^th	784	18.5%
2022	33.19	607^th	808	24.9%
2023	33.49	582^nd	799	27.2%
2024	25.24	659^th	826	20.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	23.59	234^th	283	17.3%
2021	26.51	174^th	227	23.3%
2022	50.04	132^nd	282	53.2%
2024	16.78	275^th	310	11.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	48.59	111^th	219	49.3%
2021	44.81	89^th	153	41.8%
2022	38.96	128^th	209	38.8%
2023	43.69	116^th	214	45.8%
2024	41.06	159^th	249	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	25.83	619^th	722	14.3%
2021	43.32	434^th	710	38.9%
2022	60.06	273^rd	725	62.3%
2023	46.38	396^th	712	44.4%
2024	33.60	534^th	730	26.8%

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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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	206	129	4	201	0	1	11	552
2019	207	143	13	248	3	4	9	627
2020	202	121	14	267	0	2	7	613
2021	162	115	12	250	2	4	14	559
2022	172	92	16	274	2	0	14	570
2023	175	70	16	284	2	0	18	565
2024	164	87	12	296	1	0	18	578

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	552	34.0	16.2	67
2019	627	43.0	14.5	67.5
2020	613	45.8	13.3	67.7
2021	559	44.3	12.6	62.6
2022	570	44.8	12.7	63.9
2023	565	45.8	12.3	76.6
2024	578	42.5	13.6	76.8

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	552	34.0	16.2	67
2019	627	43.0	14.5	67.5
2020	613	45.8	13.3	67.7
2021	559	44.3	12.6	62.6
2022	570	44.8	12.7	63.9
2023	565	45.8	12.3	76.6
2024	578	42.5	13.6	76.8

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 Lakeland Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,030

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Elementary School

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 720^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 625^th of 845 Elementary schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)	35.9	29	7%
3rd Grade Math (Willmar Public School District)	46.7	36.7	10%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lakeland Elementary School)	32	23.4	8.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Willmar Public School District)	38.8	26.8	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)	41.5	36.1	5.4%
4th Grade Math (Willmar Public School District)	48.6	41.2	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lakeland Elementary School)	34	36.1	2.1%
4th Grade Reading (Willmar Public School District)	37.8	31.6	6.2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)	42.1	34.2	7.9%
5th Grade Math (Willmar Public School District)	46.2	40.9	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lakeland Elementary School)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
5th Grade Reading (Willmar Public School District)	52.8	46.5	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Lakeland Elementary School)	43.2	39.5	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Willmar Public School District)	38.8	24.4	14.4%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	627	565	9.9%
African American	143	70	51%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	13	16	23.1%
Hispanic	248	284	14.5%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	207	175	15.5%
Two or More Races	9	18	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.5%	76.6%	9.2%

Schools Near Lakeland Elementary School

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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
Lakeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Lakeland Drive SE	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 263-5020	578	43	13.6	76.8%	164 (28.4%)	87 (15.1%)	296 (51.2%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	20.5	721^st of 881 public elementary schools	18.2%		30.4	625^th of 845 public elementary schools	26.0%	96	47.4	17.2	28.9		31.4	30.5	21.5	36.1		29.2	27.4	27.4	$12,031
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	824 7th St SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 214-6688	702	55	12.8	69.8%	224 (31.9%)	105 (15.0%)	334 (47.6%)	21 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.4%)	35.5	613^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.8	641^st of 845 public elementary schools	24.1%	28	51.5	26.9	62.9		46.1	38.4	25.2	49.5		37.2	26.7	26.7	$12,983
Jefferson Learning Center	Public	PK	1234 Kandiyohi Ave SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 231-8490	82	13	6.4	80.5%	26 (31.7%)	11 (13.4%)	39 (47.6%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)													$36,610
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 19th Ave SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 231-8470	629	44	14.2	69.6%	198 (31.5%)	138 (21.9%)	235 (37.4%)	36 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	34.9	620^th of 881 public elementary schools	29.6%		26.3	643^rd of 845 public elementary schools	23.9%	23	52.4	48.2	42.1		47.0	36.9	36.1	39.5		37.7	24.6	24.6	$12,945
Prairie Meadows Learning Center	Public	PK	650 Agnes St	Spicer	56288	Kandiyohi County	New London-Spicer School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 796-2443	17	7	2.4	52.9%	12 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$3,421
A.C.G.C. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	302 S 2nd St	Atwater	56209	Kandiyohi County	A.C.G.C. Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 244-4686	361	27	13.2	54.0%	298 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	48.5	509^th of 881 public elementary schools	42.2%		65.6	300^th of 845 public elementary schools	64.5%	209	47.6	63.4			56.0	27.0	52.1			40.3			$12,613
Prairie Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	17435 County Road 9 NE	New London	56273	Kandiyohi County	New London-Spicer School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 354-2252	590	42	14.1	31.5%	522 (88.5%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.0%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	73.8	221^st of 881 public elementary schools	74.9%		76.7	186^th of 845 public elementary schools	78.0%	35	62.2	71.9			67.0	51.3	63.5			57.3			$11,812
Murdock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Hollis St N	Murdock	56271	Swift County	Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 875-2441	402	34	11.9	43.3%	311 (77.4%)	3 (0.7%)	77 (19.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	58.4	397^th of 881 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.7	415^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.9%	18	56.6	57.1	45.1	47.5	52.1	40.8	50.0	54.9	55.9	49.6	51.0	51.0	$11,477

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