Average
#848 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Based on limited data
Seward Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District
2309 28TH AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#848 of 1,992
In Minneapolis
#45 of 125
public schools
In district
#33 of 78
Minneapolis Public School District
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Seward Elementary
Seward Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District. Seward Elementary serves approximately 557 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Seward Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Seward Elementary show 28% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Seward Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Seward Elementary — Students at Seward Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 2 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
How Seward Elementary Compares
See how Seward Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2309 28TH AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Seward Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PRATT ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Skyline Math and Science Academy (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Bdote Learning Center (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Minneapolis, see our Minneapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55406 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,865
Median Home Value
$335,500
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
Population
35,863
College Educated
56%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Median Age
39.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seward Elementary
What grades does Seward Elementary serve?
Seward Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Seward Elementary?
Seward Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seward Elementary rank in MN?
Seward Elementary ranks #848 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Seward Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Seward Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Seward Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seward Elementary has 28% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Seward Elementary a charter school?
No, Seward Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seward Elementary a Title I school?
No, Seward Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seward Elementary?
56.7% of students at Seward 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (612) 668-4950
Resources & Links
District
Minneapolis Public School District- District Enrollment
- 29,063
- Schools in District
- 98
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,839
- District Rank
- #33 of 78
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