Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Baker 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves a central area of Minneapolis, MN, encompassing approximately 1.8 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most homes within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ella Baker Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ella Baker 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 Ella Baker Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1756 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Ella Baker Elementary School's ranking?
Ella Baker Elementary School is ranked #1756 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Ella Baker Elementary School often compared to?
Ella Baker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryn Mawr Elementary School, Jenny Lind Elementary School, Folwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary School?
512 students attend Ella Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ella Baker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ella Baker Elementary School?
Ella Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ella Baker Elementary School offer ?
Ella Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Baker Elementary School part of?
Ella Baker Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella Baker Elementary School located?
Ella Baker Elementary School is located in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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