Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Avenue Elementary - Aero 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: University Elementary serves the southeast part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Avenue Elementary - Aero's student population of 557 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
University Avenue Elementary - Aero 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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero is 0.74, 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
#947 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Avenue Elementary - Aero's ranking?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is ranked #947 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are University Avenue Elementary - Aero often compared to?
University Avenue Elementary - Aerois often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
557 students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of University Avenue Elementary - Aero students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does University Avenue Elementary - Aero offer ?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Avenue Elementary - Aero part of?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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