Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
Tel:
(612)668-3210
- Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 522 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #11 out of 1,784 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 4% | 11% |
| White | 87% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School is Southwest Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Melrose (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Susan Lindgren Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Southwest Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1794 students
0.8 miles
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612)668-3030 0.8 9-12 1794 - Minneapolis Susan Lindgren Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
0.8 miles
4801 W 41st St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952)928-6700 0.8 K-5 503 - Minneapolis Melrose Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 2 students
0.9 miles
3525 Monterey Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952)993-5990 0.9 1-12 2 - Minneapolis Lake Harriet Upper School Grades: 4-8 | 683 students
1.2 miles
4912 Vincent Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612)668-3310 1.2 4-8 683 - Minneapolis Barton Open Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 729 students
1.6 miles
4237 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612)668-3580 1.6 K-8 729
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