Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1058 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School's ranking?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School?
215 students attend Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School offer ?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School part of?
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School is part of Chisholm Public School District.
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