L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Summary:

L.H. Tanglen Elementary is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Hopkins Public School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has remained relatively consistent in recent years.

Academically, L.H. Tanglen Elementary has struggled, with proficiency rates in math and reading below the state and district averages. The school's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 426 out of 869 Minnesota elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 626 out of 881 in 2023-2024. Student subgroup performance varies significantly, with White and special education students performing better than African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has increased from 36.79% in 2020-2021 to 50.09% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Xinxing Academy and Park Spanish Immersion Elementary, both part of the St. Louis Park Public School District, L.H. Tanglen Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings in those neighboring schools. The racial achievement gaps at L.H. Tanglen Elementary are also significant, mirroring broader trends in Minnesota's education system.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10901 Hillside Ln
       Minnetonka, MN  55305-2577


(952) 988-4900

District: Hopkins Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,279 Help


Students who attend L.H. Tanglen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hopkins North Middle School
High:    Hopkins Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
25.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details L.H. Tanglen Elementary ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hopkins Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), African American (25.2%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L.H. Tanglen Elementary is 16.2. 4 elementary schools in the Hopkins Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at L.H. Tanglen Elementary is $13,279. 4 elementary schools in the Hopkins Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

L.H. Tanglen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks L.H. Tanglen Elementary 626th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See L.H. Tanglen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Hopkins Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkins Public School District 254th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.18 125th 674 81.5%
2004 78.32 91st 676 86.5%
2005 67.11 215th 685 68.6%
2006 72.17 176th 756 76.7%
2007 70.46 198th 777 74.5%
2008 65.30 275th 781 64.8%
2009 57.05 213th 434 50.9%
2010 58.44 406th 803 49.4%
2011 43.36 583rd 814 28.4%
2012 49.82 525th 820 36.0%
2013 57.18 414th 824 49.8%
2014 51.65 480th 826 41.9%
2015 47.11 544th 840 35.2%
2016 48.09 530th 848 37.5%
2017 43.32 572nd 853 32.9%
2018 44.71 556th 847 34.4%
2019 44.08 580th 870 33.3%
2021 56.07 426th 869 51.0%
2022 43.81 554th 858 35.4%
2023 44.03 540th 845 36.1%
2024 34.20 626th 881 28.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.08 47th 87 46.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 210th 242 13.2%
2022 18.18 242nd 256 5.5%
2023 20.96 254th 276 8.0%
2024 24.27 261st 303 13.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.67 215th 463 53.6%
2022 49.13 254th 500 49.2%
2023 52.38 232nd 524 55.7%
2024 20.80 489th 572 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 520th 728 28.6%
2019 41.26 479th 740 35.3%
2021 40.83 436th 683 36.2%
2022 26.04 527th 663 20.5%
2023 20.16 655th 774 15.4%
2024 12.29 722nd 793 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.68 530th 774 31.5%
2019 44.60 523rd 787 33.5%
2021 50.07 454th 783 42.0%
2022 35.95 563rd 799 29.5%
2023 41.93 517th 787 34.3%
2024 34.66 572nd 809 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.50 524th 779 32.7%
2019 40.78 547th 798 31.5%
2021 57.65 355th 784 54.7%
2022 49.56 463rd 808 42.7%
2023 44.44 498th 799 37.7%
2024 33.36 596th 826 27.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.32 85th 134 36.6%
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Rank History for African American students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.05 110th 266 58.6%
2019 59.10 108th 283 61.8%
2021 48.27 110th 227 51.5%
2022 45.31 148th 282 47.5%
2023 36.71 177th 279 36.6%
2024 24.29 247th 310 20.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.91 123rd 220 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.14 187th 712 73.7%
2019 64.18 240th 722 66.8%
2021 65.70 208th 710 70.7%
2022 49.50 393rd 725 45.8%
2023 55.04 322nd 712 54.8%
2024 46.10 414th 730 43.3%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 20, 2017

Open Quote I have a first grader and have been very happy with Tanglen as our choice for him. The principal, Dr. Hebeisen who has been in place since 2013 is a wonderful leader who creates an environment of respect and enthusiasm for learning. The teachers are really strong and happy under his leadership. The school is diverse and serves families from a wide range of income and works very hard to meet all kids needs. My son is able to participate in challenge math and reading, weekly in-school Spanish, STEM extracuriculars, chess class etc. and feels welcomed and excited to learn. I like that he is learning to connect with people of all backgrounds and socio-economic situations and become a well-rounded kid Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Open Quote This school has done a 180 in the past year due to a new principal and a new approach to behavior rewards. The whole attitude of the school has greatly improved. The teachers and staff seem much happier. The students seem more excited about the school and have Tanglen Pride! There has been a wonderful and much needed turn around at this school! I foresee that continuing with the new principal and changes from this past year! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 20, 2013

Open Quote Nice school, enthusiastic new Principal! but need some more attention and serious involvement of teachers and parents to teach students self discipline,manners and behaviour. My child not getting all the hot lunch food items (most of them always finish before my kid's class enter for lunch.. ??)and also enough time to eat lunch .. :( Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Open Quote I have 1st grader here @ Tanglen and soon to be kindergartner next year. This school has solved a lot of the issues that have been a problems in the past.
*There is now a Behavior Plan that every student is held accountable for their actions. Whether it be in the lunchroom, playground or even the hallway.
*The principal is weekly giving update on things we need to know about the school and is always accessible to chat with.

I haven't been more happy to see my child grow, learn and be a great role model. The diversity in the school has help my child be a well rounded kid and I couldn't ask for anything more. I would highly recommend sending your child here. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 2, 2011

Open Quote I have a 3rd grader and 1st grader here @ Tanglen. My 3rd grader has attended Tanglen since 1st grade. This school has several issues, here are a few.
*Bad behavior with no consequences.
*Lack of communication!!!
*Class sizes are huge, almost 30 kids per class.
*No LRTs (Learning Resource Teachers).
*No authority/leadership.
*Depressing environment, building and playground are outdated.
*Bullying rules @ this school, kids run the show.
*Teacher morale is low, they are overworked and not supported by admins.
*Overall culture of disrespect between staff, students, parent's.
*Not enough options for gifted and talented students.
*Recess is like a war zone/free for all/etc.
*No cultural/holiday/birthday celebrations allowed :(
Don't send your child here, their education will suffer. This has got to be one of the worst schools in the Hopkins School District. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 18, 2010

Open Quote I don't appreciate that Hopkins schools do not offer foreign language until middle school, and no band/orchestra until middle school, either - a serious drawback for us. Some teachers are really good, but the discipline philosophy is inferior to that in some of the other schools we explored. We are transferring/open enroling our daughter to another school in another district next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 642 6 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 509 8 24 5 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 522 7 19 3 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 530 6 18 2 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 620 11 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1993 717 21 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 760
1994 746 20 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 788
1995 738 29 19 8 3 n/a n/a 0 797
1996 738 29 19 8 3 n/a n/a 0 797
1997 728 27 22 16 3 n/a n/a 0 796
1998 679 26 27 13 5 n/a n/a 0 750
1999 678 32 22 14 5 n/a n/a 0 751
2000 608 51 21 30 7 n/a n/a 0 717
2001 625 48 25 36 6 n/a n/a 0 740
2002 594 55 16 53 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 594 55 16 53 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 573 55 24 43 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2005 560 66 24 37 2 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 541 65 25 28 2 n/a n/a 0 661
2007 453 84 32 32 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2008 422 114 47 41 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 371 125 55 42 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2010 339 135 50 35 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 305 129 52 44 4 0 32 0 566
2012 274 128 45 40 4 0 42 0 533
2013 243 112 50 44 2 0 37 0 488
2014 206 118 47 44 3 0 42 0 460
2015 222 126 61 52 3 0 49 0 513
2016 228 128 75 55 2 0 45 0 533
2017 226 131 70 52 2 0 50 0 531
2018 229 124 74 47 2 0 48 0 524
2019 241 111 75 47 1 0 60 0 535
2020 259 141 73 52 3 0 58 0 586
2021 243 136 65 49 2 0 54 0 549
2022 256 140 63 63 1 0 51 0 574
2023 268 141 44 57 2 0 47 0 559

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 L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 30.1 22.3 1.6
1989 547 25.9 21.1 3.7
1990 552 26.4 20.9 4.3
1991 557 27.0 20.6 4.1
1992 651 30.8 21.1 6.6
1993 760 35.2 21.6 10.4
1994 788 35.0 22.5 9.3
1995 797 44.2 18.0 10.4
1996 797 44.2 18.0 10.4
1997 796 43.2 18.4 8.4
1998 750 n/a 0.0 8.1
1999 751 50.9 14.8 5.6
2000 717 47.4 15.1 8.9
2001 740 42.9 17.2 12.7
2002 720 41.2 17.5 16.1
2003 720 41.2 17.5 16.1
2004 697 37.0 18.8 14.8
2005 689 36.4 18.9 18.4
2006 661 35.6 18.6 19.1
2007 602 32.4 18.6 21.9
2008 626 33.1 18.9 31.9
2009 595 31.9 18.7 33.4
2010 561 29.7 18.8 35.5
2011 566 29.6 19.0 40.1
2012 533 30.9 17.1 42
2013 488 32.6 14.9 44.1
2014 460 26.3 17.4 45.4
2015 513 36.0 14.2 47.2
2016 533 35.0 15.2 47.5
2017 531 34.7 15.2 45
2018 524 37.4 13.9 44.8
2019 535 40.2 13.2 45
2020 586 40.5 14.4 45.2
2021 549 42.2 12.9 36.8
2022 574 43.2 13.2 35.2
2023 559 34.4 16.2 50.1

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 L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 30.1 22.3 1.6
1989 547 25.9 21.1 3.7
1990 552 26.4 20.9 4.3
1991 557 27.0 20.6 4.1
1992 651 30.8 21.1 6.6
1993 760 35.2 21.6 10.4
1994 788 35.0 22.5 9.3
1995 797 44.2 18.0 10.4
1996 797 44.2 18.0 10.4
1997 796 43.2 18.4 8.4
1998 750 n/a 0.0 8.1
1999 751 50.9 14.8 5.6
2000 717 47.4 15.1 8.9
2001 740 42.9 17.2 12.7
2002 720 41.2 17.5 16.1
2003 720 41.2 17.5 16.1
2004 697 37.0 18.8 14.8
2005 689 36.4 18.9 18.4
2006 661 35.6 18.6 19.1
2007 602 32.4 18.6 21.9
2008 626 33.1 18.9 31.9
2009 595 31.9 18.7 33.4
2010 561 29.7 18.8 35.5
2011 566 29.6 19.0 40.1
2012 533 30.9 17.1 42
2013 488 32.6 14.9 44.1
2014 460 26.3 17.4 45.4
2015 513 36.0 14.2 47.2
2016 533 35.0 15.2 47.5
2017 531 34.7 15.2 45
2018 524 37.4 13.9 44.8
2019 535 40.2 13.2 45
2020 586 40.5 14.4 45.2
2021 549 42.2 12.9 36.8
2022 574 43.2 13.2 35.2
2023 559 34.4 16.2 50.1

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 L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,279

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

Impact of COVID-19 on L.H. Tanglen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 580th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 540th of 845 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)6043.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)62.755
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)50.740.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)54.945.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)56.758.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)68.160.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)46.350
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)56.651
 5.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)48.226.4
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)54.132.4
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)64.251.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)69.754.4
 15.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)40.732.1
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Hopkins Public School District)5441.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)35.931.8
 4.1%
   6th Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)49.935.9
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (L.H. Tanglen Elementary)64.653.7
 10.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)65.556.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535559
 4.5%
African American111141
 27%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian7544
 41.3%
Hispanic4757
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White241268
 11.2%
Two or More Races6047
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%50.1%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Students who attend L.H. Tanglen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hopkins North Middle School
High : Hopkins Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended L.H. Tanglen Elementary.

L.H. Tanglen Elementary ranks 626th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary are 48% White, 25% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian.


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