Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School

807 27th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nellie Stone Johnson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nellie Stone Johnson 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 Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1820 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
2%
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Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
11%
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Black
59%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1820 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillsbury Elementary School, Lucy Laney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School?
201 students attend Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School part of?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School located?
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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