Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Ivan Sand Transition Program 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School?
84 students attend Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School offer ?
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School part of?
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School is part of Elk River School District.
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