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#1394 of 1,992 schools in MN
Palmer Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Osseo Public School District · Brooklyn Park, MN
An Osseo Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
7300 W PALMER LAKE DR, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmer Lake Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmer Lake 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Park), 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
$66,661
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55429; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 1.0 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Birch Grove School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Garden City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 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.
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.
Osseo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #19 of 30
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmer Lake Elementary is listed in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmer Lake Elementary
Palmer Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of Osseo Public School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,394 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmer Lake Elementary
What grades does Palmer Lake Elementary serve?
Palmer Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Palmer Lake Elementary?
Palmer Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Lake Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmer Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Palmer Lake Elementary ranks #1,394 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Palmer Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmer Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Palmer Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmer Lake Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palmer Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Palmer Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmer Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palmer Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmer Lake Elementary?
78.2% of students at Palmer Lake 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (763) 561-1930
- Area population (ZIP 55429)
- 27,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 55429; 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
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