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#634 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
Minnewaska Area Elementary
Elementary School · Minnewaska School District · Glenwood, MN
An elementary school in Glenwood, MN where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 4TH ST SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnewaska Area Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minnewaska Area Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenwood), 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
$67,264
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Area Win AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minnewaska School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minnewaska Area Elementary is listed in MINNEWASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnewaska Area Elementary
Minnewaska Area Elementary is a public elementary school in Glenwood, MN, part of Minnewaska School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnewaska Area Elementary
What grades does Minnewaska Area Elementary serve?
Minnewaska Area Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary?
Minnewaska Area Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnewaska Area Elementary rank in MN?
Minnewaska Area Elementary ranks #634 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Minnewaska Area Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnewaska Area Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Minnewaska Area Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnewaska Area Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minnewaska Area Elementary a charter school?
No, Minnewaska Area Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnewaska Area Elementary a Title I school?
No, Minnewaska Area Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnewaska Area Elementary?
32.7% of students at Minnewaska Area 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (320) 634-4567
- Area population (ZIP 56334)
- 5,791
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 56334; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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