Stevenson Elementary

Summary:

Stevenson Elementary is a public elementary school in Fridley, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges compared to state and local averages.

Stevenson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with below-average performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in both math and reading. Only 34.04% of Stevenson students were proficient or better in math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 23.9% in the Fridley Public School District. In reading, 32.45% of Stevenson students were proficient or better, compared to 49.85% statewide and 35.36% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Stevenson Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.29%, is significantly higher than the state and district averages, indicating a large portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 suggests class size may not be a primary driver of the academic challenges, the high percentage of low-income students is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's lower performance. Stevenson Elementary's academic outcomes lag behind nearby schools like Hayes Elementary, as well as some of the more disadvantaged schools in the Minneapolis Public School District, such as Jenny Lind Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 6080 E River Rd
       Fridley, MN  55432-5396


(763) 502-5300

District: Fridley Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
711th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,765 Help


Students who attend Stevenson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fridley Middle
High:    Fridley Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.7%
White:
25.1%
Hispanic:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stevenson Elementary ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stevenson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.7%), White (25.1%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stevenson Elementary is $15,765.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stevenson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevenson Elementary 711th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Stevenson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fridley Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fridley Public School District 386th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stevenson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.81 327th 756 56.7%
2007 50.57 476th 777 38.7%
2008 41.08 584th 781 25.2%
2009 42.97 306th 434 29.5%
2010 51.11 512th 803 36.2%
2011 34.85 643rd 814 21.0%
2012 40.95 608th 820 25.9%
2013 41.87 574th 824 30.3%
2014 49.61 511th 826 38.1%
2015 38.86 607th 840 27.7%
2016 21.67 714th 848 15.8%
2017 18.16 730th 853 14.4%
2018 32.27 647th 847 23.6%
2019 29.27 672nd 870 22.8%
2021 11.93 752nd 869 13.5%
2022 16.68 729th 858 15.0%
2023 24.54 657th 845 22.2%
2024 22.32 711th 881 19.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 74th 242 69.4%
2019 61.77 54th 239 77.4%
2022 26.68 212th 256 17.2%
2023 45.78 134th 276 51.4%
2024 29.58 234th 303 22.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 356th 463 23.1%
2022 21.27 431st 500 13.8%
2023 7.79 508th 524 3.1%
2024 23.83 463rd 572 19.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 386th 728 47.0%
2019 39.82 495th 740 33.1%
2021 24.27 552nd 683 19.2%
2022 25.22 531st 663 19.9%
2023 30.12 587th 774 24.2%
2024 28.02 618th 793 22.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 579th 774 25.2%
2019 31.63 601st 787 23.6%
2021 9.16 711th 783 9.2%
2022 14.10 690th 799 13.6%
2023 20.15 639th 787 18.8%
2024 28.04 616th 809 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.75 619th 779 20.5%
2019 26.79 636th 798 20.3%
2021 14.37 680th 784 13.3%
2022 20.12 674th 808 16.6%
2023 29.61 607th 799 24.0%
2024 16.46 706th 826 14.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.13 78th 266 70.7%
2019 58.51 110th 283 61.1%
2021 27.56 173rd 227 23.8%
2022 27.95 218th 282 22.7%
2023 46.79 136th 279 51.3%
2024 39.96 179th 310 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 96th 220 56.4%
2019 63.66 54th 219 75.3%
2022 31.75 152nd 209 27.3%
2023 42.68 122nd 214 43.0%
2024 33.54 180th 249 27.7%
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Rank History for White students at Stevenson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.65 604th 712 15.2%
2019 21.98 647th 722 10.4%
2021 11.27 687th 710 3.2%
2022 18.22 666th 725 8.1%
2023 37.18 486th 712 31.7%
2024 42.36 452nd 730 38.1%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stevenson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 523 7 18 6 5 n/a n/a 0 559
1989 557 6 20 5 5 n/a n/a 0 593
1990 531 14 16 9 14 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 527 15 19 12 10 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 521 16 14 13 9 n/a n/a 0 573
1993 580 11 9 8 6 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 569 14 7 9 5 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 440 28 12 8 23 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 440 28 12 8 23 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 457 23 9 9 18 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 423 19 10 11 21 n/a n/a 19 503
1999 426 23 9 12 12 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 375 35 11 13 11 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 365 45 13 13 14 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 263 75 48 27 17 n/a n/a 0 430
2003 263 75 48 27 17 n/a n/a 0 430
2004 254 73 47 27 10 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 258 63 34 40 7 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 255 65 36 39 10 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 261 85 43 56 11 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 253 93 57 73 13 n/a n/a 0 489
2009 277 89 51 66 13 n/a n/a 0 496
2010 291 98 47 64 13 n/a n/a 0 513
2011 286 109 62 70 8 0 11 0 546
2012 271 131 50 84 9 2 21 0 568
2013 257 113 48 82 8 1 24 0 533
2014 264 112 53 96 6 0 34 0 565
2015 259 137 44 87 9 0 30 0 566
2016 236 152 31 76 9 0 40 0 544
2017 239 219 44 74 7 0 39 0 622
2018 206 199 43 83 6 0 39 0 576
2019 169 184 37 82 4 0 24 0 500
2020 138 175 37 88 4 0 39 0 481
2021 120 182 37 75 3 0 55 0 472
2022 115 163 35 84 7 0 63 0 467
2023 112 155 37 79 8 0 56 0 447

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 Stevenson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 27.5 20.3 11.4
1989 593 30.9 19.1 15.7
1990 584 31.1 18.7 16.3
1991 583 30.8 18.9 22.3
1992 573 29.9 19.1 22.9
1993 614 31.3 19.6 25.4
1994 604 34.6 17.5 27.3
1995 511 28.6 17.9 23.5
1996 511 28.6 17.9 23.5
1997 516 28.9 17.9 28.7
1998 503 n/a 0.0 23.1
1999 482 38.4 12.6 27
2000 445 28.2 15.8 33.5
2001 450 25.3 17.8 39.1
2002 430 29.6 14.5 44.2
2003 430 29.6 14.5 44.2
2004 411 31.2 13.2 47
2005 402 25.9 15.5 51
2006 405 25.0 16.2 54.3
2007 456 28.5 16.0 53.1
2008 489 31.0 15.8 56.6
2009 496 32.5 15.3 61.9
2010 513 33.8 15.1 64.1
2011 546 35.0 15.5 66.1
2012 568 35.5 16.0 68.5
2013 533 35.0 15.1 67.4
2014 565 35.9 15.6 68.7
2015 566 36.0 15.7 69.8
2016 544 42.0 12.9 70.6
2017 622 42.6 14.6 70.1
2018 576 39.0 14.7 72.6
2019 500 37.4 13.3 74.4
2020 481 27.3 17.6 69.4
2021 472 33.8 13.9 62.1
2022 467 33.4 13.9 62.5
2023 447 32.0 13.9 76.3

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 Stevenson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 27.5 20.3 11.4
1989 593 30.9 19.1 15.7
1990 584 31.1 18.7 16.3
1991 583 30.8 18.9 22.3
1992 573 29.9 19.1 22.9
1993 614 31.3 19.6 25.4
1994 604 34.6 17.5 27.3
1995 511 28.6 17.9 23.5
1996 511 28.6 17.9 23.5
1997 516 28.9 17.9 28.7
1998 503 n/a 0.0 23.1
1999 482 38.4 12.6 27
2000 445 28.2 15.8 33.5
2001 450 25.3 17.8 39.1
2002 430 29.6 14.5 44.2
2003 430 29.6 14.5 44.2
2004 411 31.2 13.2 47
2005 402 25.9 15.5 51
2006 405 25.0 16.2 54.3
2007 456 28.5 16.0 53.1
2008 489 31.0 15.8 56.6
2009 496 32.5 15.3 61.9
2010 513 33.8 15.1 64.1
2011 546 35.0 15.5 66.1
2012 568 35.5 16.0 68.5
2013 533 35.0 15.1 67.4
2014 565 35.9 15.6 68.7
2015 566 36.0 15.7 69.8
2016 544 42.0 12.9 70.6
2017 622 42.6 14.6 70.1
2018 576 39.0 14.7 72.6
2019 500 37.4 13.3 74.4
2020 481 27.3 17.6 69.4
2021 472 33.8 13.9 62.1
2022 467 33.4 13.9 62.5
2023 447 32.0 13.9 76.3

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 Stevenson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,765

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stevenson 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 672nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Stevenson Elementary)54.738
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Fridley Public School District)60.341
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Stevenson Elementary)42.139
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fridley Public School District)44.239.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Stevenson Elementary)48.332.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Math (Fridley Public School District)5238.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Stevenson Elementary)42.128.9
 13.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Fridley Public School District)45.332.8
 12.5%
   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 Students500447
 10.6%
African American184155
 15.8%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian3737
Hispanic8279
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White169112
 33.7%
Two or More Races2456
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%76.3%
 1.9%


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Students at Stevenson Elementary are 35% African American, 25% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Stevenson Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students who attend Stevenson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fridley Middle
High : Fridley Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Stevenson Elementary.


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