Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Lake Elementary serves the southwest part of Minnetonka, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Glen Lake Elementary School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glen Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Lake Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#261 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Glen Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Lake Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Glen Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gatewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Glen Lake Elementary School?
465 students attend Glen Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Glen Lake Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Lake Elementary School?
Glen Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen Lake Elementary School offer ?
Glen Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Lake Elementary School part of?
Glen Lake Elementary School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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