Minneapolis Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 392-2111
Minneapolis Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minneapolis Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Minneapolis Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Minneapolis Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Minneapolis Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #305 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 90% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Ottawa County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Minneapolis Elementary 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 | 275 students
0.3 miles
602 Woodland Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467
(785) 392-2113 0.3 7-12 275 - Bennington Bennington Junior High/high School Grades: 7-12 | 206 students
8.5 miles
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321 8.5 7-12 206 - Bennington Bennington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 245 students
8.6 miles
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323 8.6 PK-6 245 - Tescott Tescott Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 86 students
12.1 miles
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774 12.1 PK-6 86 - Tescott Tescott Junior High/high School Grades: 7-12 | 70 students
12.1 miles
305 N. Minnesota
Tescott, KS 67484
(785) 283-4774 12.1 7-12 70
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