Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy Laney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy Laney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lucy Laney Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucy Laney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy Laney Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#1671 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
69%
12%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Laney Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy Laney Elementary School is ranked #1671 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lucy Laney Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy Laney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loring Elementary School, Jenny Lind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lucy Laney Elementary School?
348 students attend Lucy Laney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lucy Laney Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Laney Elementary School?
Lucy Laney Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy Laney Elementary School offer ?
Lucy Laney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lucy Laney Elementary School part of?
Lucy Laney Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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