Serving 643 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ellen Hopkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellen Hopkins 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 Ellen Hopkins Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
10%
12%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Hopkins Elementary School's ranking?
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School is ranked #984 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ellen Hopkins Elementary School?
643 students attend Ellen Hopkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ellen Hopkins Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Hopkins Elementary School?
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellen Hopkins Elementary School offer ?
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ellen Hopkins Elementary School part of?
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School is part of Moorhead Area School District.
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