Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Noble 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Noble Elementary serves the southeast part of Minneapolis, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noble Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
BELIEVE. BELONG. BECOME.
School Rankings
Noble Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noble Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1502 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble Elementary School's ranking?
Noble Elementary School is ranked #1502 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Noble Elementary School often compared to?
Noble Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Noble Elementary School?
262 students attend Noble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Noble Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble Elementary School offer ?
Noble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Noble Elementary School part of?
Noble Elementary School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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