Shingle Creek Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Shingle Creek Elementary School serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
61%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shingle Creek Elementary School?
280 students attend Shingle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shingle Creek Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shingle Creek Elementary School?
Shingle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shingle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Shingle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shingle Creek Elementary School part of?
Shingle Creek Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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