Serving 1,109 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oxbow Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxbow Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oxbow Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxbow Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxbow Creek Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxbow Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Oxbow Creek Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Oxbow Creek Elementary School?
1,109 students attend Oxbow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oxbow Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxbow Creek Elementary School?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oxbow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oxbow Creek Elementary School part of?
Oxbow Creek Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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