Lake of the Woods High School is a public high school located in Baudette, Minnesota, United States. The Lake of the Woods School organization operates both an elementary and a high school.
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Of The Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Of The Woods 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 Lake Of The Woods Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1152 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Of The Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School is ranked #1152 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Of The Woods Elementary School?
234 students attend Lake Of The Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lake Of The Woods Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Of The Woods Elementary School?
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Of The Woods Elementary School offer ?
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Of The Woods Elementary School part of?
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School is part of Lake Of The Woods School District.
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