Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dassel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dassel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dassel Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Dassel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dassel Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#6 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Dassel Elementary School's ranking?
Dassel Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dassel Elementary School often compared to?
Dassel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth Creek Elementary School, Atheneum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dassel Elementary School?
314 students attend Dassel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dassel Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dassel Elementary School?
Dassel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dassel Elementary School offer ?
Dassel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dassel Elementary School part of?
Dassel Elementary School is part of Dassel-Cokato School District.
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