Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyndale Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyndale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lyndale Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyndale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyndale Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
44%
12%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyndale Elementary School's ranking?
Lyndale Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lyndale Elementary School often compared to?
Lyndale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lyndale Elementary School?
356 students attend Lyndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lyndale Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyndale Elementary School?
Lyndale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyndale Elementary School offer ?
Lyndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lyndale Elementary School part of?
Lyndale Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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