Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School

4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
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Bottom 50%
Serving 196 students in grades 2-4, Prodeo Columbia Heights 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
196 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Prodeo Columbia Heights 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1689 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
45%
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20-24%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
22%
11%
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Black
73%
12%
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White
1%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School is ranked #1689 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School?
196 students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School offer ?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School part of?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School is part of Prodeo Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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