Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenvale Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenvale Park Elementary serves the northwest part of Northfield, MN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 83.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenvale Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Greenvale Park Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Delivering educational excellence that empowers all learners to participate in our dynamic world.
School Rankings
Greenvale Park 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 Greenvale Park Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#289 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)10.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenvale Park Elementary School's ranking?
Greenvale Park Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Greenvale Park Elementary School often compared to?
Greenvale Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Greenvale Park Elementary School?
488 students attend Greenvale Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Greenvale Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenvale Park Elementary School?
Greenvale Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenvale Park Elementary School offer ?
Greenvale Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenvale Park Elementary School part of?
Greenvale Park Elementary School is part of Northfield Public School District.
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