Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion's attendance zone covers the entire district in Minneapolis, MN, encompassing approximately 18.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion is 0.61, 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
#837 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)26.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion's ranking?
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion is ranked #837 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion?
558 students attend Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion?
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion offer ?
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion part of?
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion is part of Spring Lake Park School District.
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