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#848 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Based on limited data
Seward Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2309 28TH AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Seward Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seward Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$91,865
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Transitions Charter ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Skyline Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Anishinabe Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Aurora Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
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.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Seward Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seward Elementary
Seward Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (612) 668-4950
- Area population (ZIP 55406)
- 35,863
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 55406; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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