Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Park School For Innovation 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Park Elementary serves a central area in Minneapolis, MN, covering approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Park School For Innovation's student population of 433 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
North Park School For Innovation 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 North Park School For Innovation is 0.72, 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
#1578 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
44%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Park School For Innovation's ranking?
North Park School For Innovation is ranked #1578 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 North Park School For Innovation?
433 students attend North Park School For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of North Park School For Innovation students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Park School For Innovation?
North Park School For Innovation has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Park School For Innovation offer ?
North Park School For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Park School For Innovation part of?
North Park School For Innovation is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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