Serving 880 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Minnewashta Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Minnewashta Elementary serves the western part of Excelsior, MN, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewashta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Minnewashta Elementary School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Minnewashta 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 Minnewashta Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#107 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewashta Elementary School's ranking?
Minnewashta Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnewashta Elementary School often compared to?
Minnewashta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewashta Elementary School?
880 students attend Minnewashta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Minnewashta Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnewashta Elementary School?
Minnewashta Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewashta Elementary School offer ?
Minnewashta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnewashta Elementary School part of?
Minnewashta Elementary School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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