C
Below Average
51/100

Willow River Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 8142 PINE ST, Willow River, MN 55795
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
D
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
224
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 18th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% 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 −5 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 proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+20 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
White72%67%reading +3 pts, math +3 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income65%65%reading +23 pts, math +31 pts97th 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 8142 PINE ST
City Willow River
ZIP Code 55795
District 2742750
NCES School ID 274275001811
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55795

Understanding the community around Willow River Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,958
Per Capita Income $34,077
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $213,800
Median Rent $763
Owner-Occupied 86.2%
Renter-Occupied 13.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willow River Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Two or More Races 3.6%
American Indian 2.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 224
Teachers (FTE) 19.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willow River Elementary?
Willow River Elementary has a Repit School Score of 51 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 Willow River Elementary?
Willow River Elementary has 224 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Willow River Elementary serve?
Willow River Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willow River Elementary receive per student?
Willow River Elementary receives $16,000 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willow River Elementary in 55795 ▼
Avg Home Value
$254,471
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
13.8%

Other Schools in 55795

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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