Francis A. Higgins Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
36%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Francis A. Higgins Elementary School?
289 students attend Francis A. Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Francis A. Higgins Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis A. Higgins Elementary School?
Francis A. Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis A. Higgins Elementary School offer ?
Francis A. Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Francis A. Higgins Elementary School part of?
Francis A. Higgins Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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