Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Minnewaska Area Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Glenwood, MN, encompassing approximately 460.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Minnewaska Area Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnewaska Area Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#225 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lakers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewaska Area Elementary School's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnewaska Area Elementary School often compared to?
Minnewaska Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnewaska Secondary, Hancock Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary School?
317 students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Minnewaska Area Elementary School students are White, 2% 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 Minnewaska Area Elementary School?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Elementary School offer ?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnewaska Area Elementary School part of?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School is part of Minnewaska School District.
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