Minneapolis Elementary School
Tel:
(785)392-2111
- Minneapolis Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Minneapolis Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Minneapolis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Minneapolis Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #257 out of 1,268 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 90% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Ottawa County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Minneapolis Elementary School is Minneapolis High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Minneapolis High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bennington Elementary School (8.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Minneapolis High School Grades: 7-12 | 288 students
0.3 miles
602 Woodland Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785)392-2113 0.3 7-12 288 - Bennington Bennington Junior High/high School Grades: 7-12 | 212 students
8.5 miles
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785)488-3321 8.5 7-12 212 - Bennington Bennington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 233 students
8.6 miles
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785)488-3323 8.6 PK-6 233 - Tescott Tescott Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 89 students
12.1 miles
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785)283-4774 12.1 PK-6 89 - Salina Ell-saline Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 244 students
17.6 miles
1757 N Halstead Rd
Salina, KS 67401
(785)827-8891 17.6 PK-6 244
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