Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Normandale Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Normandale Hills Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Normandale Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Normandale Hills Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
15%
12%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normandale Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Normandale Hills Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Normandale Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Normandale Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Normandale Hills Elementary School?
393 students attend Normandale Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Normandale Hills Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Normandale Hills Elementary School?
Normandale Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Normandale Hills Elementary School offer ?
Normandale Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Normandale Hills Elementary School part of?
Normandale Hills Elementary School is part of Bloomington Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Normandale Hills Elementary School located?
Normandale Hills Elementary School is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in West Bloomington.
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