Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otter Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Otter Lake Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Otter Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Lake Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Otter Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Otter Lake Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Otter Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Otter Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Lake Elementary School, Lincoln 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 45% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Otter Lake Elementary School?
457 students attend Otter Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Otter Lake Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Lake Elementary School?
Otter Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otter Lake Elementary School offer ?
Otter Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otter Lake Elementary School part of?
Otter Lake Elementary School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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