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#591 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 30% in state

Ramsey Elementary

Elementary School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Ramsey, MN

An Anoka-hennepin School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15100 NOWTHEN BLVD, Ramsey, MN 55303

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,130
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Ramsey Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

56.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ramsey 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average587/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ramsey), 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

$101,351

Median home value

$338,700

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55303; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pact Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–51.9 mi505Compare →
Brookside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4K–52.7 mi770Compare →
Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–52.8 mi569Compare →
Dayton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–53.2 mi542Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Anoka-hennepin School District

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#25 of 44
District spending per student
$15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ramsey Elementary is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ramsey Elementary

Ramsey Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramsey, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 946 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ramsey Elementary

What grades does Ramsey Elementary serve?

Ramsey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ramsey Elementary?

Ramsey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 946 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ramsey Elementary rank in MN?

Ramsey Elementary ranks #591 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Ramsey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ramsey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ramsey Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramsey Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ramsey Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ramsey Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ramsey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramsey Elementary?

56.3% of students at Ramsey 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 – 5th
Enrollment
946
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 55303)
52,121
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
39.2
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 55303; 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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