Congdon Elementary School vs. Lester Park Elementary School
Should I attend Congdon Elementary School or Lester Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Congdon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lester Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Congdon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester Park 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 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
499 students
543 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#37 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
91
Grade 1 Students
74
80
Grade 2 Students
89
83
Grade 3 Students
92
87
Grade 4 Students
87
118
Grade 5 Students
89
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
82%
89%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%