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:
686^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,221

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.3%

Hispanic:

11.8%

White:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.3%), Hispanic (11.8%), White (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is 7.7. (See more...)

Compare Hennepin Schools Lower Campus employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

Hennepin Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hennepin Schools 327^th 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
2015	20.98	711^th	840	15.4%
2016	20.14	723^rd	848	14.7%
2017	26.95	685^th	853	19.7%
2018	42.42	575^th	847	32.1%
2019	34.38	645^th	870	25.9%
2021	16.98	729^th	869	16.1%
2022	35.85	615^th	858	28.3%
2023	11.25	749^th	845	11.4%
2024	25.09	686^th	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
2018	90.79	9^th	242	96.3%
2019	90.37	8^th	239	96.7%
2021	67.99	27^th	175	84.6%
2022	88.23	5^th	256	98.0%
2023	52.98	106^th	276	61.6%
2024	57.70	84^th	303	72.3%

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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
2018	65.68	224^th	728	69.2%
2019	64.82	246^th	740	66.8%
2021	41.15	432^nd	683	36.7%
2022	67.61	178^th	663	73.2%
2023	20.96	646^th	774	16.5%
2024	43.12	486^th	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
2018	36.98	571^st	774	26.2%
2019	41.02	545^th	787	30.7%
2021	22.69	637^th	783	18.6%
2022	24.66	626^th	799	21.7%
2023	10.55	709^th	787	9.9%
2024	23.56	649^th	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
2018	48.37	478^th	779	38.6%
2019	25.86	642^nd	798	19.5%
2021	14.58	679^th	784	13.4%
2022	46.66	500^th	808	38.1%
2023	13.35	702^nd	799	12.1%
2024	26.60	651^st	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
2018	86.24	25^th	266	90.6%
2019	79.46	41^st	283	85.5%
2021	62.59	70^th	227	69.2%
2022	80.04	37^th	282	86.9%
2023	40.40	161^st	279	42.3%
2024	70.19	75^th	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	75^th	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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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	Two or More Races	Total
2013	3	98	0	40	0	141
2014	2	156	0	56	4	218
2015	3	184	0	63	4	254
2016	2	278	0	62	1	343
2017	1	286	0	51	0	338
2018	1	357	0	38	0	396
2019	2	254	0	12	0	268
2020	2	289	0	14	0	305
2021	3	244	0	23	0	270
2022	0	252	0	26	0	278
2023	3	220	2	30	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Year	Total 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 645^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 749^th 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)	57.9	37.5	20.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hennepin Schools)	57.9	37.5	20.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)	43.9	22	21.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools)	43.9	22	21.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)	55	25	30%
4th Grade Math (Hennepin Schools)	55	25	30%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools Lower Campus)	40	12.2	27.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hennepin Schools)	40	12.2	27.8%
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	268	255	4.9%
African American	254	220	13.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	12	30	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	3	50%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	98.4%	0.3%

Schools Near Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Cosmos Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	310 E 38th St	Minneapolis	55409	Hennepin County	Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 444-2236	26	3	8.6	34.6%	14 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (19.2%)								(n/a)																		$42,119
Stonebridge World School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	4530 Lyndale Ave S	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Stonebridge World School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 877-7400	313	21	14.9	83.4%	23 (7.3%)	177 (56.5%)	73 (23.3%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.9%)	4.3	852^nd of 881 public elementary schools	3.3%		3.5	818^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.2%	34	0.0	16.7	0.0	0.0			4.2	8.3	20.8	28.6	15.0			18.8	0.0		0.0	$17,168
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 Wenonah Elementary	Public	K-1	5625 23rd Ave S	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-5040	179	11	16.7	26.3%	125 (69.8%)	14 (7.8%)	16 (8.9%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.6%)								(n/a)																		$15,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

What is the racial makeup of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?

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

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How many students attend Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?

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

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

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