Excellent
#25 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4030 CHOWEN AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Math 82% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* 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
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Harriet Lower 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$144,973
Median home value
$597,400
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55410; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avail Academy - EdinaPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Calvin Christian School (dba: Avail Academy)Private · tuition | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Golden YearsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Carondelet Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
What grades does Lake Harriet Lower Elementary serve?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Harriet Lower Elementary rank in MN?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks #25 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lake Harriet Lower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Lake Harriet Lower Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Harriet Lower Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
8.4% of students at Lake Harriet Lower 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
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (612) 668-3210
- Area population (ZIP 55410)
- 20,361
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 55410; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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