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Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary

Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

807 27TH AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$21,839
Chronic Absenteeism52.3%

Students at Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
16%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nellie Stone Johnson 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very 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

$53,368

Median home value

$233,500

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

52.1%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson MontesCharter · enrollment unverified2.5K–60.5 mi53Compare →
Mps Online K-5Enrollment path unverified6.1K–50.6 mi59Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Minneapolis Public School District

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#42 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

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,103 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary

What grades does Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary serve?

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary?

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary rank in MN?

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary ranks #1,103 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary a charter school?

No, Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary?

90.3% of students at Nellie Stone Johnson 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.3%
Area population (ZIP 55411)
29,719
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
30.1
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 55411; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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