Spring Creek Elementary School

1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Spring Creek Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Spring Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
#202 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
68%
46%
62%
51%
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
78%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 is Spring Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Creek Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Spring Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater Elementary School, Greenvale Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary School?
445 students attend Spring Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Spring Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Creek Elementary School?
Spring Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary School offer ?
Spring Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Creek Elementary School part of?
Spring Creek Elementary School is part of Northfield Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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