Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School serves 137 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
137 students

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
18%
2%

Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
5%
12%

Black
41%
12%

White
35%
61%

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



Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School?
137 students attend Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School?
Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School offer ?
Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School part of?
Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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