Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Minneota Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Minneota Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 175.5 square miles in and around Minneota, MN. Families in the area typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minneota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Minneota Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minneota Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minneota Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#175 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minneota Elementary School's ranking?
Minneota Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minneota Elementary School?
258 students attend Minneota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Minneota Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minneota Elementary School?
Minneota Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minneota Elementary School offer ?
Minneota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minneota Elementary School part of?
Minneota Elementary School is part of Minneota Public School District.
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