Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W.h.a. 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 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.h.a. Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W.h.a. 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 W.h.a. Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
28%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
57%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.h.a. Elementary School's ranking?
W.h.a. Elementary School is ranked #1338 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend W.h.a. Elementary School?
416 students attend W.h.a. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of W.h.a. Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.h.a. Elementary School?
W.h.a. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.h.a. Elementary School offer ?
W.h.a. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is W.h.a. Elementary School part of?
W.h.a. Elementary School is part of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District.
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