Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Terrace 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Terrace Elementary serves the southwest part of Minneapolis, encompassing an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Terrace Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning is Personal
School Rankings
Park Terrace 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 Park Terrace Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#1373 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Park Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1373 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Park Terrace Elementary School?
532 students attend Park Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Park Terrace Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Terrace Elementary School?
Park Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Park Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Terrace Elementary School part of?
Park Terrace Elementary School is part of Spring Lake Park School District.
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