Excellent
#1 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4912 VINCENT AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Harriet Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carondelet CatholicPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Carondelet Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Agamim Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Burroughs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 472 | 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
- #1 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 Upper Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
What grades does Lake Harriet Upper Elementary serve?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Harriet Upper Elementary rank in MN?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary ranks #1 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary has 84% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Harriet Upper Elementary?
12.2% of students at Lake Harriet Upper 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (612) 668-3310
- Area population (ZIP 55410)
- 20,361
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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