Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is equal to 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#519 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School's ranking?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School often compared to?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside 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 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School?
484 students attend Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School offer ?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School part of?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School is part of Sibley East School District.
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