Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Summary:

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is a public charter elementary school serving 255 students in grades K-4 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged.

Despite the school's overall struggles, it demonstrates some strengths in serving specific student subgroups. In 2023-2024, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranked 75th out of 310 Minnesota elementary schools for African American students and 84th out of 303 for English Language Learner students in math proficiency. This suggests the school may be effectively supporting these populations, even as its overall performance lags behind the state and district averages. The school's extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 98%, indicates the significant economic disadvantages faced by the student body.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Folwell Elementary, Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary, and Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus has a much more homogeneous student population, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students. This unique demographic profile may contribute to the school's challenges and performance profile. Further investigation into the factors influencing the school's performance, as well as strategies to address the needs of its student population, could be valuable for the school and the Minneapolis Public School District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

 1001 E 46th St
       Minneapolis, MN  55407-8888


(612) 843-5050

District: Hennepin Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
686th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,221 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.3%
Hispanic:
11.8%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.3%), Hispanic (11.8%), White (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is 7.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is $17,221.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Hennepin Schools Lower Campus 686th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Hennepin Schools Lower Campus in the ranking list.)

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Hennepin Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hennepin Schools 327th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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Rank History for all students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 20.98 711th 840 15.4%
2016 20.14 723rd 848 14.7%
2017 26.95 685th 853 19.7%
2018 42.42 575th 847 32.1%
2019 34.38 645th 870 25.9%
2021 16.98 729th 869 16.1%
2022 35.85 615th 858 28.3%
2023 11.25 749th 845 11.4%
2024 25.09 686th 881 22.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.79 9th 242 96.3%
2019 90.37 8th 239 96.7%
2021 67.99 27th 175 84.6%
2022 88.23 5th 256 98.0%
2023 52.98 106th 276 61.6%
2024 57.70 84th 303 72.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.68 224th 728 69.2%
2019 64.82 246th 740 66.8%
2021 41.15 432nd 683 36.7%
2022 67.61 178th 663 73.2%
2023 20.96 646th 774 16.5%
2024 43.12 486th 793 38.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.98 571st 774 26.2%
2019 41.02 545th 787 30.7%
2021 22.69 637th 783 18.6%
2022 24.66 626th 799 21.7%
2023 10.55 709th 787 9.9%
2024 23.56 649th 809 19.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 478th 779 38.6%
2019 25.86 642nd 798 19.5%
2021 14.58 679th 784 13.4%
2022 46.66 500th 808 38.1%
2023 13.35 702nd 799 12.1%
2024 26.60 651st 826 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.24 25th 266 90.6%
2019 79.46 41st 283 85.5%
2021 62.59 70th 227 69.2%
2022 80.04 37th 282 86.9%
2023 40.40 161st 279 42.3%
2024 70.19 75th 310 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.18 75th 220 65.9%
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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.

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Open Quote Three of my children go to school. I have not had any bad experience. The staff is incredible and the kids amazing. Hennepin Elementry school is a great school for so many reasons: Test score, community engagement, teacher are culturally relevant, relationship-between students and teacher are any other schools I have ever seen. Environment plays a big role for students learning, Hennepin creates that environment where students absolutely loved and flourished. Students get all the support whether is an academic or social skill. All I can say is that if you want your kids to be scholars and have high academic and leadership skills Hennepin Schools is the right school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 3 98 0 40 0 0 0 0 141
2014 2 156 0 56 0 0 4 0 218
2015 3 184 0 63 0 0 4 0 254
2016 2 278 0 62 0 0 1 0 343
2017 1 286 0 51 0 0 0 0 338
2018 1 357 0 38 0 0 0 0 396
2019 2 254 0 12 0 0 0 0 268
2020 2 289 0 14 0 0 0 0 305
2021 3 244 0 23 0 0 0 0 270
2022 0 252 0 26 0 0 0 0 278
2023 3 220 2 30 0 0 0 0 255

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 Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 141 10.9 12.8 97.2
2014 218 17.0 12.8 98.2
2015 254 21.0 12.0 95.7
2016 343 23.0 14.9 94.5
2017 338 27.2 12.4 96.4
2018 396 32.3 12.2 95.7
2019 268 27.0 9.9 98.1
2020 305 38.5 7.9 94.8
2021 270 47.5 5.6 97.4
2022 278 51.5 5.3 97.5
2023 255 33.0 7.7 98.4

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 Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 141 10.9 12.8 97.2
2014 218 17.0 12.8 98.2
2015 254 21.0 12.0 95.7
2016 343 23.0 14.9 94.5
2017 338 27.2 12.4 96.4
2018 396 32.3 12.2 95.7
2019 268 27.0 9.9 98.1
2020 305 38.5 7.9 94.8
2021 270 47.5 5.6 97.4
2022 278 51.5 5.3 97.5
2023 255 33.0 7.7 98.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,221

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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 645th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 749th of 845 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)57.937.5
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Hennepin Schools)57.937.5
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)43.922
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools)43.922
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)5525
 30%
   4th Grade Math (Hennepin Schools)5525
 30%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)4012.2
 27.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools)4012.2
 27.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268255
 4.9%
African American254220
 13.4%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1230
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%98.4%
 0.3%


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Students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus are 86% African American, 12% Hispanic, 1% White.

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Hennepin Schools Lower Campus.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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