Northport Elementary School

5421 Brooklyn Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northport 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 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Northport Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026

School Rankings

Northport 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 Northport Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1533 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
46%
30-34%
51%
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northport Elementary School's ranking?
Northport Elementary School is ranked #1533 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northport Elementary School often compared to?
Northport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Lake Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School, Noble Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northport Elementary School?
441 students attend Northport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Northport Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northport Elementary School offer ?
Northport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northport Elementary School part of?
Northport Elementary School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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