Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Baker Elementary School 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 6% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ella Baker Elementary School's student population of 575 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Ella Baker Elementary School 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 Ella Baker Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1756 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
35%
12%
Black
39%
12%
White
11%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella Baker Elementary School's ranking?
Ella Baker Elementary School is ranked #1756 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Ella Baker Elementary School often compared to?
Ella Baker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryn Mawr Elementary School, Folwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary School?
575 students attend Ella Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ella Baker Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Baker Elementary School?
Ella Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ella Baker Elementary School offer ?
Ella Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Baker Elementary School part of?
Ella Baker Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella Baker Elementary School located?
Ella Baker Elementary School is located in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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