Andersen Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
66%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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
How many students attend Andersen Elementary School?
436 students attend Andersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Andersen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andersen Elementary School?
Andersen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Andersen Elementary School offer ?
Andersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Andersen Elementary School part of?
Andersen Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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