The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 40% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Warren Elementary
Warren Elementary is a regular public school in Warren, Minnesota, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District and sits in the county seat of Marshall County, a small agricultural town whose economy is rooted in wheat, soybeans, potatoes, and sugar beets. The school occupies a building that was constructed some years ago, and it shares the town with the district’s high school, the county courthouse, and a handful of civic anchors like the public library and the fairgrounds. The setting is rural and tight-knit; street life is concentrated along the main downtown avenue, and most families live within a short distance of the school.
Enrollment is moderate for a K-5 school, with a noticeably larger share of students in the early primary grades. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population of modest size and smaller groups of Asian and multiracial students. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need that is consistent with the area’s agricultural base and modest median incomes. Special-population counts, including students with disabilities and English learners, were not reported, so a parent who wants details on those supports should ask the school directly.
Academically, Warren Elementary shows a pattern of solid performance with some variation by grade and subject. On the state’s MCA assessments, math proficiency across the three tested grades sits at a level that is generally above what is typical for schools in this part of the state. Reading proficiency is stronger at the upper end of the school: by fifth grade, a clear majority of students meet standards, while third- and fourth-grade reading results are closer to the midpoint. Science proficiency among fifth graders is more modest, with a share of students reaching the proficient benchmark. The school’s overall performance, when averaged across tested subjects and grades, places it in the top quarter relative to other districts in Marshall County. That comparison set is small—five districts—so top-quartile positioning reflects a real strength within this rural corner of Minnesota.
There is no state testing data for prekindergarten through second grade, which is typical since formal assessments in Minnesota begin in third grade. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available. A parent interested in student attendance or behavior trends would need to follow up with the school.
The housing market in Warren is affordable compared with state and national benchmarks, with homes priced below what families pay in the larger Twin Cities metro or even in other parts of northwestern Minnesota. The town has experienced slight population growth in recent years, and the housing vacancy rate is moderate, meaning families moving in can expect a reasonable range of options. The community is stable; no major new residential developments were noted in recent public records, and flood history along the Snake River has influenced where homes are built.
Warren Elementary does not appear to offer special programs like magnet or Title I designations in the available data, and no information on course access, staffing ratios, or discipline was provided. The district brief turned up no recent changes of lasting relevance. For a parent considering this school, the story is largely one of a small, community-rooted elementary that delivers above-average academic results for its region, with a student population that reflects the surrounding agricultural town. The main questions to explore further would be around special education and English learner supports, as well as how the school handles student engagement and attendance, since those pieces are not captured here.
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