Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PARK SPANISH IMMERSION ELEMENTARY serves the entire district of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Through Language
School Rankings
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is 0.47, which is less 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
#46 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School's ranking?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School often compared to?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
533 students attend Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School offer ?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School part of?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is part of St. Louis Park Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School located?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is located in the Cedar Manor neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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