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#1012 of 1,992 schools in MN
Aquila Elementary
Elementary School · St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Saint Louis Park, MN
A St. Louis Park Public School Dist. elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8500 W 31ST ST, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aquila Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aquila Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low5/100K
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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
$96,887
Median home value
$345,000
Median rent
$1,512/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Spanish Immersion ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Peter Hobart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| St. Louis Park Special Ed. ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 83 | 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.
St. Louis Park Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aquila Elementary is listed in ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aquila Elementary
Aquila Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis Park, MN, part of St. Louis Park Public School Dist., serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,012 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aquila Elementary
What grades does Aquila Elementary serve?
Aquila Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Aquila Elementary?
Aquila Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquila Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquila Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aquila Elementary rank in MN?
Aquila Elementary ranks #1,012 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Aquila Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Aquila Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Aquila Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aquila Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aquila Elementary a charter school?
No, Aquila Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aquila Elementary a Title I school?
No, Aquila Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aquila Elementary?
46.7% of students at Aquila 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (952) 928-6500
- Area population (ZIP 55426)
- 25,451
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55426; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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