Banaadir Elementary

Summary:

Banaadir Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 128 students. The school has a unique racial makeup, with 98.44% of its students being African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Banaadir Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments well below state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low for female, male, and English Language Learner students, and it has an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating that the majority of its students come from low-income households. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential strength if leveraged effectively.

In comparison, nearby schools like MPS Online K-5, Las Estrellas Elementary, and Spero Academy have more diverse student populations and generally higher academic performance. The school's challenges suggest that a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement may be necessary to address the unique needs of its predominantly African American and low-income student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1800 2nd St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418-8888

(612) 724-4680

District: Minnesota Transitions Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
851^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,810

Student/teacher ratio: 6.7

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Banaadir Elementary ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.3%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banaadir Elementary is 6.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banaadir Elementary is $15,810.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Banaadir Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Banaadir Elementary 851^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Banaadir Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Minnesota Transitions Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota Transitions Charter School 400^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Banaadir Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Banaadir Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	1.14	869^th	870	0.1%
2021	2.51	861^st	869	0.9%
2022	8.46	770^th	858	10.3%
2023	3.32	820^th	845	3.0%
2024	4.27	851^st	881	3.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Banaadir Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	27.51	204^th	242	15.7%
2019	20.29	227^th	239	5.0%
2021	36.31	112^th	175	36.0%
2022	50.58	108^th	256	57.8%
2023	11.43	274^th	276	0.7%
2024	16.42	295^th	303	2.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Banaadir Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	3.45	724^th	728	0.5%
2019	3.83	736^th	740	0.5%
2021	8.30	665^th	683	2.6%
2022	24.29	538^th	663	18.9%
2023	7.60	736^th	774	4.9%
2024	10.24	740^th	793	6.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Banaadir Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	2.68	771^st	783	1.5%
2022	8.62	730^th	799	8.6%
2023	7.94	730^th	787	7.2%
2024	2.70	801^st	809	1.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Banaadir Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	2.45	776^th	784	1.0%
2022	9.02	734^th	808	9.2%
2023	1.72	795^th	799	0.5%
2024	10.12	749^th	826	9.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Banaadir Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	13.40	254^th	266	4.5%
2019	10.55	278^th	283	1.8%
2021	14.01	216^th	227	4.8%
2022	31.08	210^th	282	25.5%
2023	14.60	258^th	279	7.5%
2024	19.69	266^th	310	14.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Banaadir Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	81	0	0	81
2018	0	114	0	0	114
2019	0	98	0	0	98
2020	0	114	0	0	114
2021	0	179	0	0	179
2022	0	157	2	0	159
2023	0	126	2	0	128
2024	1	122	2	3	128

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banaadir Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	81	6.0	13.5	100
2018	114	6.5	17.5	99.1
2019	98	9.5	10.3	98
2020	114	8.2	13.8	98.2
2021	179	17.5	10.2	97.8
2022	159	15.3	10.3	93.1
2023	128	20.8	6.1	98.4
2024	128	19.0	6.7	96.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Banaadir Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	81	6.0	13.5	100
2018	114	6.5	17.5	99.1
2019	98	9.5	10.3	98
2020	114	8.2	13.8	98.2
2021	179	17.5	10.2	97.8
2022	159	15.3	10.3	93.1
2023	128	20.8	6.1	98.4
2024	128	19.0	6.7	96.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Banaadir Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,810

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Banaadir Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 869^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 820^th of 845 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Banaadir Elementary)	13.3	8.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota Transitions Charter School)	34	23.3	10.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Banaadir Elementary)	6.7	5.7	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota Transitions Charter School)	33.6	22.6	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Banaadir Elementary)	23.5	0	23.5%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota Transitions Charter School)	35	18.3	16.7%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Banaadir Elementary)	0	21.4	21.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota Transitions Charter School)	40.2	23.4	16.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	98	128	30.6%
African American	98	126	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98%	98.4%	0.5%

Schools Near Banaadir Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Banaadir Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	1800 2nd St NE	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 724-4680	128	19	6.7	96.9%	1 (0.8%)	122 (95.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	4.3	851^st of 881 public elementary schools	3.4%		3.3	820^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.0%	31	12.9	13.8					13.3	16.1	13.8					15.0				$15,810
New City School	Public, Charter	K-8	1500 6th St NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	New City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 623-3309	339	32	10.5	51.0%	189 (55.8%)	86 (25.4%)	30 (8.8%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	54	443^rd of 881 public elementary schools	49.7%		49	494^th of 845 public elementary schools	41.5%	51	51.5	55.0	36.2	19.1	15.9	12.2	30.8	50.0	62.5	61.7	54.8	36.4	41.5	51.2	42.6	14.6	29.6	$9,904
Las Estrellas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 University Ave NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1130	383	32	12.0	78.1%	52 (13.6%)	26 (6.8%)	292 (76.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	5.8	832^nd of 881 public elementary schools	5.6%		4.8	803^rd of 845 public elementary schools	5.0%	29	25.0	9.6	5.8				13.5	26.9	9.4	11.5				15.9	5.8		5.8	$22,850
Spero Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2701 California St. NE	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Spero Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 465-8600	145	24	6.0	42.8%	61 (42.1%)	38 (26.2%)	17 (11.7%)	18 (12.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	22.9	709^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.5%		14.9	722^nd of 845 public elementary schools	14.6%	13	26.3	20.0	23.8	35.3			26.0	21.1	14.3	61.9	5.9			26.9	33.3		33.3	$57,541
Webster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 5th Street NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1210	268	23	11.4	67.9%	81 (30.2%)	108 (40.3%)	37 (13.8%)	6 (2.2%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.7%)	9.6	794^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.9%		11.8	744^th of 845 public elementary schools	12.0%	50	15.4	20.0	18.2				18.0	18.4	22.0	30.3				23.1	21.9		21.9	$14,890
Cityview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3350 4th Street North	Minneapolis	55412	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 688-2270	184	20	9.2	84.8%	21 (11.4%)	98 (53.3%)	34 (18.5%)	7 (3.8%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.3%)	2.6	872^nd of 881 public elementary schools	1.0%		3	828^th of 845 public elementary schools	2.0%	44	10.0	4.8	3.5				6.3	7.1	9.5	14.3				10.4	7.4		7.4	$20,322
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	807 27th Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-2930	258	20	12.7	90.3%	18 (7.0%)	147 (57.0%)	54 (20.9%)	7 (2.7%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.9%)	2.2	877^th of 881 public elementary schools	0.5%		3.2	823^rd of 845 public elementary schools	2.6%	54	4.4	2.8	0.0				2.5	8.5	8.3	13.9				10.1	9.1		9.1	$20,041
Yinghua Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1616 Buchanan St NE	Minneapolis	55413	Hennepin County	Yinghua Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 788-9095	838	52	16.0	18.0%	351 (41.9%)	29 (3.5%)	52 (6.2%)	219 (26.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	186 (22.2%)	91.2	31^st of 881 public elementary schools	96.5%		91.7	24^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.2%	7	82.4	89.4	80.0	78.4	77.9	81.9	81.8	59.3	63.5	75.3	89.2	77.9	78.3	72.9	73.4	66.3	69.8	$10,389
Hall Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1601 Aldrich Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(612) 668-2650	215	20	10.6	94.9%	23 (10.7%)	132 (61.4%)	13 (6.0%)	13 (6.0%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.6%)	5.1	840^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.7%		4.3	805^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.7%	35	19.4	25.9	0.0				15.1	16.1	15.4	13.3				14.9	7.1		7.1	$22,236
Twin Cities International Schools	Public, Charter	K-5	277 12th Ave N	Minneapolis	55401	Hennepin County	Twin Cities International Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 821-6470	622	30	20.5	99.5%	0 (0.0%)	620 (99.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	757^th of 881 public elementary schools	14.1%		13.4	732^nd of 845 public elementary schools	13.4%	25	39.4	41.3	17.1				32.7	21.2	21.1	34.6				25.6	14.8		14.8	$7,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Banaadir Elementary

What district is Banaadir Elementary in?

Minnesota Transitions Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Banaadir Elementary?

Students at Banaadir Elementary are 95% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Banaadir Elementary a good school?

Banaadir Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Banaadir Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 128 students attended Banaadir Elementary.

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