Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Spanish Immersion 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
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Spanish Immersion 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 Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#94 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School's ranking?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School often compared to?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
530 students attend Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School offer ?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School part of?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is part of St. Louis Park Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School located?
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School is located in the Cedar Manor neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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