Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waite Park Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waite Park Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waite Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waite Park Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waite Park Elementary School's ranking?
Waite Park Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Waite Park Elementary School often compared to?
Waite Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillsbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Waite Park Elementary School?
274 students attend Waite Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waite Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waite Park Elementary School?
Waite Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waite Park Elementary School offer ?
Waite Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waite Park Elementary School part of?
Waite Park Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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