Serving 488 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 14:1 is higher 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northport Elementary serves the northeast part of Minneapolis, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northport Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.73, 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
#1533 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
8%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
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?
488 students attend Northport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Northport Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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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