Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jenny Lind 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jenny Lind Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jenny Lind Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jenny Lind 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 Jenny Lind 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
#1728 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
60%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Jenny Lind Elementary School's ranking?
Jenny Lind Elementary School is ranked #1728 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Jenny Lind Elementary School often compared to?
Jenny Lind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucy Laney Elementary School, Brooklyn Center Elementary School, Nasha Shkola Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Jenny Lind Elementary School?
236 students attend Jenny Lind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jenny Lind Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenny Lind Elementary School?
Jenny Lind Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenny Lind Elementary School offer ?
Jenny Lind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jenny Lind Elementary School part of?
Jenny Lind Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Jenny Lind Elementary School located?
Jenny Lind Elementary School is located in the Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Camden.
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