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West Central Area N. El.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
411 1st St SE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531 · (218) 685-7500 · Part of West Central Area school district
Students
144
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about West Central Area N. El.
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 21.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Stony Brook kids: WCA Middle School
On the path
Where Stony Brook kids come from and go next.
PK–4West Central Area N. El.You are here
5–8WCA Middle Schoolin Barrett
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency64.5%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 52.5%
Location
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411 1st St SE, Elbow Lake
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K7
Kindergarten27
Grade 122
Grade 229
Grade 329
Grade 430
Enrollment over time
184’20
177’21
179’22
156’23
144’24
Down 21.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 86%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 5%Black 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.