Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Summary:

Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 196 students. The school is part of the Prodeo Academy district, which is ranked 401 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 0-star rating over the past four school years. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are significantly lower than the state averages, with only around 25% of students proficient in Math and 19% in Reading for the 2023-2024 school year. In comparison, Waite Park Elementary, located about 1.65 miles away, has proficiency rates around 65-75% in both Math and Reading, far exceeding Prodeo's performance.

Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 85%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is similar to other nearby charter schools like Bultum Academy and Global Academy, which also serve predominantly low-income, African American student populations. In contrast, the nearby traditional public school, Waite Park Elementary, has a much lower percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients (around 31%).

Detail:

Public, Charter 2-4

4141 University Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-8888

(763) 205-9950

District: Prodeo Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
798^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 204

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.7%

Hispanic:

29.9%

White:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.11. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary 798^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Prodeo Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prodeo Academy 401^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	3.91	836^th	869	3.8%
2022	6.08	798^th	858	7.0%
2023	7.69	777^th	845	8.0%
2024	9.11	798^th	881	9.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.41	200^th	256	21.9%
2024	35.99	208^th	303	31.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	13.26	470^th	500	6.0%
2023	14.47	486^th	524	7.3%
2024	17.05	510^th	572	10.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	12.02	641^st	683	6.1%
2022	21.49	555^th	663	16.3%
2023	15.87	684^th	774	11.6%
2024	22.50	661^st	793	16.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	9.39	709^th	783	9.5%
2022	9.49	724^th	799	9.4%
2023	10.90	702^nd	787	10.8%
2024	8.41	751^st	809	7.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	1.54	782^nd	784	0.3%
2022	3.70	785^th	808	2.8%
2023	5.37	758^th	799	5.1%
2024	11.28	742^nd	826	10.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	22.26	195^th	227	14.1%
2022	31.71	205^th	282	27.3%
2023	31.15	201^st	279	28.0%
2024	30.65	222^nd	310	28.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	10.23	206^th	209	1.4%
2023	19.89	189^th	214	11.7%
2024	40.91	160^th	249	35.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	2	167	1	40	1	18	229
2022	1	140	1	36	0	11	189
2023	2	143	1	44	0	6	196
2024	9	132	0	61	0	2	204

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	229	7.0	32.7	83.8
2022	189	10.0	18.9	84.1
2023	196	16.0	12.2	85.2
2024	204	24.5	8.3	87.7

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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	229	7.0	32.7	83.8
2022	189	10.0	18.9	84.1
2023	196	16.0	12.2	85.2
2024	204	24.5	8.3	87.7

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.

Schools Near Prodeo Columbia Heights 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 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 All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	4141 University Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 205-9950	199	22	9.0	90.5%	9 (4.5%)	140 (70.4%)	41 (20.6%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)													$17,501
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary	Public, Charter	2-4	4141 University Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 205-9950	204	25	8.3	87.7%	9 (4.4%)	132 (64.7%)	61 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9.1	798^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.7	777^th of 845 public elementary schools	8.0%	21	29.7	20.6			25.6	16.2	22.2			19.0
Valley View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 528-4205	583	33	17.5	78.2%	78 (13.4%)	93 (16.0%)	369 (63.3%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	5.9	831^st of 881 public elementary schools	5.7%		6.1	792^nd of 845 public elementary schools	6.3%	39	15.0	19.1	12.1		15.4	12.5	16.5	22.8		17.5	13.2	13.2	$13,873
Bultum Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1555 40th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Bultum Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 450-3522	232	17	13.6	87.9%	4 (1.7%)	228 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.6	657^th of 881 public elementary schools	25.4%					(n/a)	21.4	16.0	55.6	13.3	25.6	21.4	24.0	77.8	26.7	34.9	55.6	55.6
Virtual Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1440 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 528-4435	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early Childhood	Public	PK	1460 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 528-4540	62	7	8.8	62.9%	14 (22.6%)	14 (22.6%)	23 (37.1%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.5%)								(n/a)													$22,059
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 528-4405	512	32	15.8	80.7%	84 (16.4%)	149 (29.1%)	223 (43.6%)	24 (4.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	6.4	823^rd of 881 public elementary schools	6.6%		11.4	747^th of 845 public elementary schools	11.6%	76	21.8	25.0	2.5		16.7	20.5	16.3	21.5		19.4	8.9	8.9	$14,593
Jenny Lind Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5025 Bryant Ave N	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-2020	215	21	10.2	81.9%	18 (8.4%)	101 (47.0%)	28 (13.0%)	40 (18.6%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)	5.5	836^th of 881 public elementary schools	5.1%		4.1	809^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.3%	27	16.1	16.3	7.1		12.9	15.6	18.6	16.3		17.0	14.3	14.3	$19,440
Waite Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 34th Ave NE	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1600	269	18	14.6	29.4%	167 (62.1%)	23 (8.6%)	25 (9.3%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (16.4%)	81.3	129^th of 881 public elementary schools	85.4%		79.2	151^st of 845 public elementary schools	82.1%	22	61.5	84.2	72.1		72.5	48.7	73.7	74.4		65.8	58.1	58.1	$13,491
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary

How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary.

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What is the racial makeup of Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary?

Students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary are 65% African American, 30% Hispanic, 4% White.

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Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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