Big Stone Colony Elementary School serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Big Stone Colony Elementary School?
19 students attend Big Stone Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Big Stone Colony Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Stone Colony Elementary School?
Big Stone Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Stone Colony Elementary School offer ?
Big Stone Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Stone Colony Elementary School part of?
Big Stone Colony Elementary School is part of Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District.
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