Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
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 and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 81%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center's student population of 306 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Ridge Early Learning Center often compared to?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pine Meadow Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
306 students attend Oak Ridge Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Oak Ridge Early Learning Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge Early Learning Center?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge Early Learning Center offer ?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Ridge Early Learning Center part of?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is part of Sartell-St. Stephen School District.
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