Excellent
#93 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
Atheneum Elementary
Elementary School · Inver Grove Heights Schools · Inver Grove Heights, MN
An Inver Grove Heights Schools elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5899 BABCOCK TR E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atheneum Elementary score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 97% (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
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Atheneum 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inver Grove Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,314
Median home value
$496,800
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Hilltop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Kaposia Education Center ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 636 | 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.
Inver Grove Heights Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atheneum Elementary is listed in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atheneum Elementary
Atheneum Elementary is a public elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, MN, part of Inver Grove Heights Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atheneum Elementary
What grades does Atheneum Elementary serve?
Atheneum Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Atheneum Elementary?
Atheneum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atheneum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Atheneum Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atheneum Elementary rank in MN?
Atheneum Elementary ranks #93 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Atheneum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Atheneum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Atheneum Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atheneum Elementary has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Atheneum Elementary a charter school?
No, Atheneum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atheneum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Atheneum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atheneum Elementary?
22.5% of students at Atheneum 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (651) 306-7300
- Area population (ZIP 55077)
- 14,585
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55077; 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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