Serving 641 students in grades 3-5, O.h. Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O.h. Anderson 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
O.h. Anderson Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O.h. Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O.h. Anderson Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#76 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O.h. Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend O.h. Anderson Elementary School?
641 students attend O.h. Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of O.h. Anderson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O.h. Anderson Elementary School?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does O.h. Anderson Elementary School offer ?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is O.h. Anderson Elementary School part of?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School is part of Mahtomedi Public School District.
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