Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilshire Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilshire Park Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Minneapolis, MN, encompassing approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilshire Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilshire Park Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilshire Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilshire Park Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#345 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)12.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilshire Park Elementary School's ranking?
Wilshire Park Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wilshire Park Elementary School often compared to?
Wilshire 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School?
690 students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wilshire Park Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilshire Park Elementary School?
Wilshire Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilshire Park Elementary School offer ?
Wilshire Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilshire Park Elementary School part of?
Wilshire Park Elementary School is part of St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools.
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