Clarkfield Area Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)2%
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)8%
10%
Black
(21-22)n/a
12%
White
(21-22)84%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)6%
6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clarkfield Area Charter School District
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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Clarkfield Area Charter School?
48 students attend Clarkfield Area Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Clarkfield Area Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Clarkfield Area Charter School offer ?
Clarkfield Area Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkfield Area Charter School part of?
Clarkfield Area Charter School is part of Clarkfield Area Charter School District.
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