Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Summary:

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is a public charter elementary school serving 409 students in grades K-4 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (85.33%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (93.64% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 13.07% in Math and 4.52% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for subgroups such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status.

In comparison, nearby schools like Field Elementary, Northrop Elementary, and Bancroft Elementary have much higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading, as well as a more diverse racial makeup and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The factors contributing to Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop's low academic performance may include the high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, despite the school's small student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1611 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407-8888

(612) 455-4004

District: Hiawatha Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
874^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,140

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.3%

African American:

11.5%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.3%), African American (11.5%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is $17,140.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop 874^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Hiawatha Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Academies 440^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

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Rank History for all students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.97	783^rd	847	7.6%
2019	6.70	802^nd	870	7.8%
2021	2.52	860^th	869	1.0%
2022	2.80	843^rd	858	1.7%
2023	2.21	839^th	845	0.7%
2024	2.34	874^th	881	0.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.38	132^nd	242	45.5%
2019	34.04	165^th	239	31.0%
2021	30.29	142^nd	175	18.9%
2022	21.85	230^th	256	10.2%
2023	20.33	256^th	276	7.2%
2024	19.55	280^th	303	7.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	14.75	475^th	515	7.8%
2022	6.76	488^th	500	2.4%
2024	9.14	553^rd	572	3.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	23.11	618^th	728	15.1%
2019	16.90	655^th	740	11.5%
2021	8.79	662^nd	683	3.1%
2022	9.45	639^th	663	3.6%
2023	5.30	754^th	774	2.6%
2024	4.64	785^th	793	1.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.34	719^th	774	7.1%
2019	10.44	720^th	787	8.5%
2021	2.33	777^th	783	0.8%
2022	2.68	788^th	799	1.4%
2023	2.69	779^th	787	1.0%
2024	2.60	802^nd	809	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.33	720^th	779	7.6%
2019	5.69	755^th	798	5.4%
2021	2.72	768^th	784	2.0%
2022	3.07	793^rd	808	1.9%
2023	2.20	790^th	799	1.1%
2024	2.30	817^th	826	1.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	35.90	160^th	220	27.3%
2019	32.44	160^th	219	26.9%
2021	14.31	144^th	153	5.9%
2022	14.44	199^th	209	4.8%
2023	12.14	204^th	214	4.7%
2024	13.39	235^th	249	5.6%

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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 Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	9	1	57	0	0	0	68
2015	5	18	2	117	0	0	1	143
2016	7	24	3	188	2	1	3	228
2017	7	26	2	245	3	1	5	289
2018	7	32	3	315	8	1	7	373
2019	7	29	2	279	14	1	5	337
2020	1	24	0	252	9	1	2	289
2021	0	25	0	229	6	0	4	264
2022	2	47	1	356	5	0	6	417
2023	3	47	1	349	5	0	4	409

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 Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	68	5.0	13.6	95.6
2015	143	11.0	13.0	91.6
2016	228	16.0	14.2	80.7
2017	289	24.8	11.6	89.3
2018	373	26.0	14.3	88.7
2019	337	20.0	16.8	81.3
2020	289	28.0	10.3	87.9
2021	264	23.4	11.2	90.5
2022	417	28.4	14.6	78.9
2023	409	31.5	12.9	93.6

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 Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	68	5.0	13.6	95.6
2015	143	11.0	13.0	91.6
2016	228	16.0	14.2	80.7
2017	289	24.8	11.6	89.3
2018	373	26.0	14.3	88.7
2019	337	20.0	16.8	81.3
2020	289	28.0	10.3	87.9
2021	264	23.4	11.2	90.5
2022	417	28.4	14.6	78.9
2023	409	31.5	12.9	93.6

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 Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,140

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 802^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 839^th of 845 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop)	39.5	11	28.5%
3rd Grade Math (Hiawatha Academies)	34.7	11	23.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop)	25	4.4	20.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Hiawatha Academies)	17	4.4	12.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop)	26.8	12	14.8%
4th Grade Math (Hiawatha Academies)	35.6	12	23.7%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop)	18.3	7.6	10.7%
4th Grade Reading (Hiawatha Academies)	24	7.6	16.4%
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	337	409	21.4%
African American	29	47	62.1%
American Indian	14	5	64.3%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	279	349	25.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	7	3	57.1%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.3%	93.6%	12.3%

Schools Near Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

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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
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop	Public, Charter	K-4	1611 E 46th St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 455-4004	409	32	12.9	93.6%	3 (0.7%)	47 (11.5%)	349 (85.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2.3	874^th of 881 public elementary schools	0.8%		2.2	839^th of 845 public elementary schools	0.7%	35	18.2	9.1					13.1	6.4	3.0					4.5				$17,140
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus	Public, Charter	K-4	1001 E 46th St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Hennepin Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 843-5050	255	33	7.7	98.4%	3 (1.2%)	220 (86.3%)	30 (11.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.1	686^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.1%		11.3	749^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.4%	63	51.2	41.8					45.9	25.6	23.6					24.5				$17,221
Field Elementary	Public	3-5	4645 Fourth Ave S	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3640	297	16	18.2	14.8%	225 (75.8%)	16 (5.4%)	15 (5.1%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.4%)	93.6	15^th of 881 public elementary schools	98.3%		89.6	44^th of 845 public elementary schools	94.8%	29	81.9	81.2	73.4				78.3	73.5	75.3	84.4				78.3	74.3		74.3
Hale Elementary	Public	K-2	5330 13th Ave South	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3760	316	17	19.0	14.9%	244 (77.2%)	12 (3.8%)	21 (6.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.1%)								(n/a)																		$11,836
Bancroft Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3829 13th Ave South	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-3550	369	28	13.1	55.6%	161 (43.6%)	68 (18.4%)	76 (20.6%)	8 (2.2%)	23 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.9%)	53.9	446^th of 881 public elementary schools	49.4%		52	456^th of 845 public elementary schools	46.0%	10	44.3	61.7	50.0				51.3	39.2	46.7	55.0				46.2	56.7		56.7	$17,079
Southside Family Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4500 Clinton Ave S	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Southside Family Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 872-8322	110	11	10.0	46.4%	57 (51.8%)	21 (19.1%)	8 (7.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	18 (16.4%)	53.1	453^rd of 881 public elementary schools	48.6%		64.6	312^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.1%	141		28.6	15.4	50.0	9.1	33.3	26.1		33.3	61.5	84.6	72.7	41.7	57.1	66.7	25.0	45.8	$13,946
Northrop Elementary	Public	K-5	4315 31st Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4520	365	20	18.2	20.3%	277 (75.9%)	27 (7.4%)	20 (5.5%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)	84.5	97^th of 881 public elementary schools	89.0%		88.9	51^st of 845 public elementary schools	94.0%	46	68.4	80.3	50.8				66.7	62.5	77.5	80.3				74.1	60.6		60.6	$11,947
Folwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3611 20th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4550	372	27	13.7	87.1%	56 (15.1%)	105 (28.2%)	145 (39.0%)	9 (2.4%)	31 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	3.9	855^th of 881 public elementary schools	3.0%		3.8	813^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.8%	42	12.2	17.2	1.9				10.7	10.2	18.6	13.2				14.3	5.7		5.7
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary	Public	2-5	5209 30th Ave South	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4670	356	20	17.9	33.4%	226 (63.5%)	39 (11.0%)	34 (9.6%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (12.6%)	63.6	330^th of 881 public elementary schools	62.5%		67.3	278^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.1%	52	54.3	58.4	53.9				55.7	47.5	48.3	70.9				55.2	50.0		50.0
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary	Public, Charter	K-2	2600 E 38th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Friendship Academy of the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 879-6703	116	8	14.5	86.2%	5 (4.3%)	105 (90.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$14,496

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In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop.

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Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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Students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop are 85% Hispanic, 11% African American, 1% American Indian.

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