Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heart Of The Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School's student population of 578 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing your Jacket BEST means you are 'Being responsible, Engaged, Safe, and Taking responsibility.'
School Rankings
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjackets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart Of The Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is ranked #577 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Heart Of The Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Audubon Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary School?
578 students attend Heart Of The Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heart Of The Lake Elementary School offer ?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heart Of The Lake Elementary School part of?
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School is part of Perham-Dent Public School District.
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