Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dowling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dowling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dowling Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dowling 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 Dowling Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#675 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
25%
12%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Dowling Elementary School's ranking?
Dowling Elementary School is ranked #675 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dowling Elementary School often compared to?
Dowling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Dowling Elementary School?
264 students attend Dowling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dowling Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowling Elementary School?
Dowling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowling Elementary School offer ?
Dowling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dowling Elementary School part of?
Dowling Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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