Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fertile-beltrami Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fertile-beltrami Elementary School's ranking?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fertile-beltrami Elementary School often compared to?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fertile-beltrami Elementary School?
250 students attend Fertile-beltrami Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fertile-beltrami Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fertile-beltrami Elementary School?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fertile-beltrami Elementary School offer ?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fertile-beltrami Elementary School part of?
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School is part of Fertile-Beltrami School District.
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