So. Plains Elementary Day Facility serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend So. Plains Elementary Day Facility?
8 students attend So. Plains Elementary Day Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of So. Plains Elementary Day Facility students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of So. Plains Elementary Day Facility?
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does So. Plains Elementary Day Facility offer ?
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is So. Plains Elementary Day Facility part of?
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility is part of Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District.
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