Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anishinabe Academy 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anishinabe Academy Elementary 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 Anishinabe Academy Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1751 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
63%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anishinabe Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School is ranked #1751 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Anishinabe Academy Elementary School?
183 students attend Anishinabe Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Anishinabe Academy Elementary School students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anishinabe Academy Elementary School?
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anishinabe Academy Elementary School offer ?
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anishinabe Academy Elementary School part of?
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Anishinabe Academy Elementary School located?
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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