Serving 74 students in grades 2-5, Atheneum Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atheneum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Atheneum Elementary School's student population of 74 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Atheneum Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atheneum Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
5%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atheneum Elementary School's ranking?
Atheneum Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Atheneum Elementary School often compared to?
Atheneum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Atheneum Elementary School?
74 students attend Atheneum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Atheneum Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atheneum Elementary School?
Atheneum Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atheneum Elementary School offer ?
Atheneum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Atheneum Elementary School part of?
Atheneum Elementary School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District.
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