Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School

5209 30th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 343 students in grades 2-5, Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#471 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
50%
45%
59%
51%
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School?
343 students attend Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School offer ?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School part of?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School located?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School is located in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Nokomis.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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