Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tatanka Elementary Stem School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tatanka Elementary Stem School's student population of 420 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
The place to dream, believe and achieve.
School Rankings
Tatanka Elementary Stem 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 Tatanka Elementary Stem School is 0.27, 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
#961 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Tatanka Elementary Stem School's ranking?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School is ranked #961 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Tatanka Elementary Stem School often compared to?
Tatanka Elementary Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwinds Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Tatanka Elementary Stem School?
420 students attend Tatanka Elementary Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tatanka Elementary Stem School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tatanka Elementary Stem School?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tatanka Elementary Stem School offer ?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tatanka Elementary Stem School part of?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District.
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