Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Minnewaska Area Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnewaska Area Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewaska Area Elementary School's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnewaska Area Elementary School often compared to?
Minnewaska Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnewaska Secondary, Hancock Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary School?
339 students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Minnewaska Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Elementary School?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Elementary School offer ?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Minnewaska Area Elementary School part of?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School is part of Minnewaska School District.
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