B
Good
76/100

Heart Of The Lake Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 810 2ND AVE SW, Perham, MN 56573
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 59% · Math 69% proficient · 56th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A
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

76
Repit Score
out of 100
596
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%56/100reading 48th percentile, math 63rd percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% 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 +2 points better 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 proficiency59% (+6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency69% (+22 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
White62%72%reading -7 pts, math -1 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%50%reading -5 pts, math +15 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%57%reading +3 pts, math +17 pts68th 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 810 2ND AVE SW
City Perham
ZIP Code 56573
District 2728230
NCES School ID 272823001247
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56573

Understanding the community around Heart Of The Lake Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,912
Per Capita Income $37,903
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $237,600
Median Rent $789
Owner-Occupied 75.9%
Renter-Occupied 24.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Heart Of The Lake Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.9%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Black 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 596
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Heart Of The Lake Elementary?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Heart Of The Lake Elementary?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary has 596 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Heart Of The Lake Elementary serve?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Heart Of The Lake Elementary receive per student?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary receives $15,476 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Heart Of The Lake Elementary in 56573 ▼
Avg Home Value
$370,762
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
24.1%

Other Schools in 56573

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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