Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1820 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
57%
12%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1820 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillsbury Elementary School, Lucy Laney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School?
258 students attend Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School part of?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School located?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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