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Barnum Elementary School vs. South Terrace Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Barnum Elementary School
3813 E. North St.
Barnum, MN 55707
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
South Terrace Elementary School
530 Stine Dr
Carlton, MN 55718
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Barnum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barnum Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Terrace 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
145 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barnum Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Terrace Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barnum Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Terrace Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barnum Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Terrace Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barnum Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barnum Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carlton Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#352 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
#899 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barnum Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Terrace Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barnum Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barnum Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Terrace Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carlton Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barnum Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barnum Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Terrace Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carlton Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barnum Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Barnum Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Terrace Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carlton Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barnum Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Terrace Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
35
15
Grade 1 Students
50
19
Grade 2 Students
43
28
Grade 3 Students
45
36
Grade 4 Students
54
26
Grade 5 Students
46
21
Grade 6 Students
58
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Barnum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Barnum Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Terrace Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Carlton Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barnum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Barnum Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barnum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barnum Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Terrace Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carlton Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barnum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barnum Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Terrace Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carlton Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barnum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barnum Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Terrace Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carlton Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barnum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barnum Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Terrace Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carlton Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barnum Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barnum Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Terrace Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carlton Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barnum Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barnum Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Terrace Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carlton Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barnum Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barnum Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Terrace Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carlton Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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