Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bagley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bagley Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bagley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bagley Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1397 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
19%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bagley Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bagley Elementary School's ranking?
Bagley Elementary School is ranked #1397 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bagley Elementary School?
482 students attend Bagley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bagley Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bagley Elementary School?
Bagley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bagley Elementary School offer ?
Bagley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bagley Elementary School part of?
Bagley Elementary School is part of Bagley Public School District.
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