Serving 849 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clear Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clear Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clear Springs Elementary School's student population of 849 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
849 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Clear Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Springs Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#99 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Clear Springs Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Clear Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Clear Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scenic Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Clear Springs Elementary School?
849 students attend Clear Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Clear Springs Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Springs Elementary School?
Clear Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clear Springs Elementary School offer ?
Clear Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Springs Elementary School part of?
Clear Springs Elementary School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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