Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Minnehaha Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minnehaha Elementary serves the southwest part of the Two Harbors, MN school district, covering an expansive area of approximately 1,197.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being around 60.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnehaha Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Minnehaha Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnehaha Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnehaha Elementary School's ranking?
Minnehaha Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnehaha Elementary School?
367 students attend Minnehaha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Minnehaha Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnehaha Elementary School?
Minnehaha Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnehaha Elementary School offer ?
Minnehaha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnehaha Elementary School part of?
Minnehaha Elementary School is part of Lake Superior Public School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Many of the teachers are very caring and do their very best with the students. However, the 4 day school week leaves little time for students to benefit from the arts, music, cultural education, more in-depth science education, and outdoor learning. Any child who has a passion and/or wants to learn about anything outside of the basics of reading, writing and math will need to look at another district.
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