Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Lake Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1043 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
White
51%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Lake Elementary School is ranked #1043 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mountain Lake Elementary School?
257 students attend Mountain Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mountain Lake Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Lake Elementary School?
Mountain Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Lake Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Lake Elementary School part of?
Mountain Lake Elementary School is part of Mountain Lake School District.
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