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Magelssen Elementary

700 1St St E, Fosston, MN 56542, United States

+1 (218) 435-6036

6.0

Overall Rating

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Magelssen Elementary Overview

About This School

Magelssen Elementary is a public middle in Fosston, Minnesota, serving 340 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 62% in ELA and 57% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 26 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $30,197. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Magelssen Elementary is 54% female and 46% male. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 81% White, 6% Two or More Races, 4% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

340

Total Students

PK-6

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts62%

Mathematics57%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

340:1

Magelssen Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

62%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 60%State Avg: 48%

57%

Mathematics

City Avg: 57%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.5:1

State Avg: 14.3:1

340

Students per Counselor

Magelssen Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$30,197

City Avg: $30,197

State Avg: $64,511

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor340:1

Magelssen Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

46.18%

Male

53.82%

Female

Total Enrollment: 340 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White81.47%

Hispanic3.82%

Asian0%

Black0.59%

Two or More Races5.59%

Native American8.53%

Magelssen Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Magelssen Elementary

Q: What is Magelssen Elementary?

A: Magelssen Elementary is a middle public located in Fosston.

Q: How many students attend Magelssen Elementary?

A: Magelssen Elementary has approximately 340 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Magelssen Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Magelssen Elementary - Fosston, MN

Quick Facts about Magelssen Elementary
School Name	Magelssen Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	700 1St St E, Fosston, MN 56542, Fosston, MN
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (218) 435-6036
Total Students	340
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	6/10
ELA Proficiency	62%
Math Proficiency	57%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Magelssen Elementary

What is Magelssen Elementary?

Magelssen Elementary is a middle public located in Fosston.

How many students attend Magelssen Elementary?

Magelssen Elementary has approximately 340 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary is 12:1.

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