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#227 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 11% in state

Green Central Elementary

Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3416 4TH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$21,839
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Green Central Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Green Central 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,330/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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

$72,421

Median home value

$387,500

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

58.9%

Homeownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cosmos MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK–30.4 mi23Compare →
Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–K0.5 mi542Compare →
Mps Metro DtEnrollment path unverified5.2K–120.5 mi31Compare →
Lyndale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.6 mi404Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Minneapolis Public School District

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#14 of 78
District spending per student
$21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Green Central Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Green Central Elementary

Green Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Green Central Elementary

What grades does Green Central Elementary serve?

Green Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Green Central Elementary?

Green Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Central Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Green Central Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Green Central Elementary rank in MN?

Green Central Elementary ranks #227 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Green Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Green Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Green Central Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Central Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Green Central Elementary a charter school?

No, Green Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Green Central Elementary a Title I school?

No, Green Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Central Elementary?

50.4% of students at Green Central 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 55408)
32,534
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
30.1
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 55408; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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