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#1905 of 1,992 schools in MN
Harambee Elementary School
Elementary School · Roseville Public School District · Maplewood, MN
A Roseville Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
30 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, Maplewood, MN 55117
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harambee Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harambee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maplewood), 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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota WaldorfPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Hand in Hand Christian MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| St Jerome Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Community School of Excellence ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 728 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roseville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harambee Elementary School is listed in ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harambee Elementary School
Harambee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maplewood, MN, part of Roseville Public School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,905 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harambee Elementary School
What grades does Harambee Elementary School serve?
Harambee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harambee Elementary School?
Harambee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harambee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harambee Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harambee Elementary School rank in MN?
Harambee Elementary School ranks #1,905 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Harambee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harambee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Harambee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harambee Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Harambee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harambee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harambee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harambee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harambee Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Harambee Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (651) 379-2500
- 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.
- 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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