C
Below Average
50/100

Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 1000 NE 1ST AVE, Chisholm, MN 55719
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 55% proficient · 21st percentile in Minnesota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
215
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 11th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−18 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%45%reading -35 pts, math -29 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income30%50%reading -9 pts, math +9 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 NE 1ST AVE
City Chisholm
ZIP Code 55719
District 2708910
NCES School ID 270891000360
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55719

Understanding the community around Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,351
Per Capita Income $35,440
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,800
Median Rent $644
Owner-Occupied 75.3%
Renter-Occupied 24.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.3%
Two or More Races 9.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 215
Teachers (FTE) 13.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary has 215 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary serve?
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary receive per student?
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary receives $16,453 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary in 55719 ▼
Avg Home Value
$140,177
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+13.5%
% Renters
24.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026