Excellent
#52 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 3% in state
Hale Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5330 13TH AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hale Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hale 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 43Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$122,639
Median home value
$368,400
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55417; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of PeacePrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Hennepin Schools Lower CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northropCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Lake Nokomis Wenonah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–1 | 1.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Hale Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hale Elementary
Hale Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hale Elementary
What grades does Hale Elementary serve?
Hale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Hale Elementary?
Hale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hale Elementary rank in MN?
Hale Elementary ranks #52 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Hale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hale Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hale Elementary a charter school?
No, Hale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hale Elementary?
14.6% of students at Hale 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (612) 668-3760
- Area population (ZIP 55417)
- 25,677
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 55417; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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