Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Churchill 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchill 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
Churchill Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Churchill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchill Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#208 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill Elementary School's ranking?
Churchill Elementary School is ranked #208 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Churchill Elementary School often compared to?
Churchill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cloquet Middle School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Churchill Elementary School?
354 students attend Churchill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Churchill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchill Elementary School?
Churchill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Churchill Elementary School offer ?
Churchill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Churchill Elementary School part of?
Churchill Elementary School is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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