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Afsa Elementary
Elementary School · Afsa High School · Little Canada, MN
An Afsa High School charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2925 COUNTRY DRIVE, Little Canada, MN 55117
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Afsa Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Afsa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,784
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Canada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| St John School of Little CanadaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| North Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Afsa High School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Afsa Elementary is listed in AFSA HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Afsa Elementary
Afsa Elementary is a public elementary school in Little Canada, MN, part of Afsa High School, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,946 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Afsa Elementary
What grades does Afsa Elementary serve?
Afsa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Afsa Elementary?
Afsa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afsa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Afsa Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Afsa Elementary rank in MN?
Afsa Elementary ranks #1,946 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Afsa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Afsa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Afsa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Afsa Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Afsa Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Afsa Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Afsa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Afsa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Afsa Elementary?
65.0% of students at Afsa Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (651) 209-3910
- Area population (ZIP 55117)
- 44,095
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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