Bottineau Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
85 students

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

American Indian
3%
2%

Asian
11%
7%

Hispanic
20%
12%

Black
15%
12%

White
51%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Bottineau Elementary School?
85 students attend Bottineau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bottineau Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bottineau Elementary School?
Bottineau Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bottineau Elementary School offer ?
Bottineau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Bottineau Elementary School part of?
Bottineau Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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