Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Afsa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afsa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Afsa Elementary School's student population of 143 students has grown by 320% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 275% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Afsa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afsa Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afsa Elementary School's ranking?
Afsa Elementary School is ranked #1626 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Afsa Elementary School?
143 students attend Afsa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Afsa Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Afsa Elementary School?
Afsa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Afsa Elementary School offer ?
Afsa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Afsa Elementary School part of?
Afsa Elementary School is part of Afsa High School District.
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