Serving 790 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Marion Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Marion Elementary School's student population of 790 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Marion Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Marion Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#69 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Lake Marion Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Marion Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lake Marion Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Marion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Marion Elementary School?
790 students attend Lake Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lake Marion Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Marion Elementary School?
Lake Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Marion Elementary School offer ?
Lake Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Marion Elementary School part of?
Lake Marion Elementary School is part of Lakeville Area Schools School District.
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