Excellent
#211 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 11% in state
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Prodeo Academy · Columbia Heights, MN
A charter elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN serving grades 2nd – 4th.
4141 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prodeo Columbia Heights 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia Heights), 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
$75,141
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Bultum AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 512 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prodeo Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary is listed in Prodeo Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN, part of Prodeo Academy, serving approximately 204 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary
What grades does Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary serve?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary rank in MN?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary ranks #211 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary?
87.7% of students at Prodeo Columbia Heights 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (763) 205-9950
- Area population (ZIP 55421)
- 31,051
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55421; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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