Sherburn Elementary School

105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sherburn Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sherburn Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sherburn Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
75-79%
61%
(12-13)
60-64%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
White
93%
60%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sherburn Elementary School often compared to?
Sherburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School, Southern Plains Education Coop. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Sherburn Elementary School?
136 students attend Sherburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sherburn Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherburn Elementary School?
Sherburn Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherburn Elementary School offer ?
Sherburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherburn Elementary School part of?
Sherburn Elementary School is part of Martin County West School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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