Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cuyuna Range Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuyuna Range Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cuyuna Range Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Cuyuna Range Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuyuna Range Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuyuna Range Elementary School's ranking?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cuyuna Range Elementary School often compared to?
Cuyuna Range Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cuyuna Range Elementary School?
530 students attend Cuyuna Range Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cuyuna Range Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuyuna Range Elementary School?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuyuna Range Elementary School offer ?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuyuna Range Elementary School part of?
Cuyuna Range Elementary School is part of Crosby-Ironton Public School District.
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