Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lynd 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lynd Elementary School's student population of 104 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynd 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 Lynd Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1031 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
32%
12%
White
60%
60%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynd Elementary School's ranking?
Lynd Elementary School is ranked #1031 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lynd Elementary School?
104 students attend Lynd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lynd Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynd Elementary School?
Lynd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lynd Elementary School offer ?
Lynd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynd Elementary School part of?
Lynd Elementary School is part of Lynd Public School District.
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