Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School
Tel:
(612)668-2930
- Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1561 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 9% |
| Black | 57% | 11% |
| White | 5% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is Unity Campus (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hmong International Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bright Water Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Unity Campus Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
0.3 miles
2507 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)234-2130 0.3 9-12 165 - Minneapolis Bright Water Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 175 students
0.4 miles
5140 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612)302-3410 0.4 K-6 175 - Minneapolis Prekindergarten North Grades: PK
0.4 miles
2410 Girard Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)668-2127 0.4 PK n/a - Minneapolis Hmong International Academy Grades: PK-8 | 525 students
0.5 miles
1501 30th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)668-2250 0.5 PK-8 525 - Minneapolis Cityview Community Grades: PK-5 | 330 students
0.6 miles
3350 4th Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612)688-2270 0.6 PK-5 330
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