Serving 1,029 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oxbow Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxbow Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oxbow Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,029 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,029 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxbow Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxbow Creek Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxbow Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Oxbow Creek Elementary School?
1,029 students attend Oxbow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oxbow Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxbow Creek Elementary School?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oxbow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oxbow Creek Elementary School part of?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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