Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Afton-lakeland 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 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afton-lakeland 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
Afton-lakeland Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Afton-lakeland 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 Afton-lakeland Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#243 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Afton-lakeland Elementary School's ranking?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Afton-lakeland Elementary School often compared to?
Afton-lakeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Afton-lakeland Elementary School?
457 students attend Afton-lakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Afton-lakeland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Afton-lakeland Elementary School?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Afton-lakeland Elementary School offer ?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Afton-lakeland Elementary School part of?
Afton-lakeland Elementary School is part of Stillwater Area School District.
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