Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Ramsey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramsey Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Thunder Hawk Territory!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ramsey Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Hispanic
38%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
52%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ramsey Elementary School?
260 students attend Ramsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ramsey Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramsey Elementary School?
Ramsey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ramsey Elementary School offer ?
Ramsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ramsey Elementary School part of?
Ramsey Elementary School is part of Montevideo Public School District.
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