Atheneum Elementary

Summary:

Atheneum Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving 85 students in grades 2-5. The school has consistently earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms both the local Inver Grove Heights School District and the state of Minnesota in academic achievement.

Atheneum Elementary's exceptional performance is evident across key metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 95.24% of Atheneum students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to just 34.17% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, 98.41% of Atheneum students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, far exceeding the district's 38.89% and the state's 49.85%. The school also ranks among the top in Minnesota for performance across different student groups, including 1st for female students and 2nd for male students.

While Atheneum Elementary's academic excellence is clear, the performance of nearby schools within the same district varies significantly. For example, Hilltop Elementary and Salem Hills Elementary, both in the Inver Grove Heights School District, have substantially lower test scores and rankings compared to Atheneum. Additionally, Atheneum has a more racially diverse student population than some nearby schools, such as Somerset Elementary and Mendota Elementary.

Detail:

Public 2-5

5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-2112

(651) 306-7300

District: Inver Grove Heights Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,574

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

Asian:

13.8%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atheneum Elementary ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Atheneum Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), Asian (13.8%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atheneum Elementary is 20, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atheneum Elementary is $7,574, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atheneum Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Atheneum Elementary 3^rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Atheneum Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Inver Grove Heights Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Inver Grove Heights Schools 292^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atheneum Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Atheneum Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	92.55	2^nd	674	99.7%
2004	95.19	1^st	676	99.9%
2005	92.00	2^nd	685	99.7%
2006	95.43	1^st	756	99.9%
2007	95.64	1^st	777	99.9%
2008	94.57	1^st	781	99.9%
2009	95.44	1^st	434	99.8%
2010	94.43	1^st	803	99.9%
2011	96.03	1^st	814	99.9%
2012	94.04	1^st	820	99.9%
2013	97.42	1^st	824	99.9%
2014	97.34	1^st	826	99.9%
2015	97.54	2^nd	840	99.8%
2016	97.12	1^st	848	99.9%
2017	97.60	1^st	853	99.9%
2018	97.56	1^st	847	99.9%
2019	97.64	2^nd	870	99.8%
2021	98.43	1^st	869	99.9%
2022	99.12	2^nd	858	99.8%
2023	98.85	2^nd	845	99.8%
2024	98.32	3^rd	881	99.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Atheneum Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	96.71	1^st	774	99.9%
2019	97.17	2^nd	787	99.7%
2021	97.63	1^st	783	99.9%
2022	98.99	1^st	799	99.9%
2023	98.72	2^nd	787	99.7%
2024	99.11	1^st	809	99.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Atheneum Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	96.99	1^st	779	99.9%
2019	96.89	2^nd	798	99.7%
2021	98.29	2^nd	784	99.7%
2023	98.11	2^nd	799	99.7%
2024	91.09	24^th	826	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Atheneum Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	97.13	1^st	712	99.9%
2019	96.37	4^th	722	99.4%
2021	97.54	2^nd	710	99.7%
2022	99.21	1^st	725	99.9%
2023	98.24	2^nd	712	99.7%
2024	95.01	6^th	730	99.2%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, January 1, 2017

Loved it. Daughter went here for 4th and 5th grade, is now in 7th grade at the middle school. They are not afraid to challenge their students. They all thrived. Daughter currently in all honors classes and two are a honors a full grade ahead. Wish I would have sent her there sooner. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, September 20, 2014

Wonderful school for the gifted child. Switching to this school made my child enjoy school again. They teach at a faster level which keeps the gifted student challenged. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Atheneum Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2004	58	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	63
2005	88	2	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	96
2006	80	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	85
2007	94	2	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	109
2008	101	3	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	118
2009	119	2	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	143
2010	103	1	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	120
2011	100	0	13	2	1	0	3	119
2012	82	0	8	3	0	0	4	97
2013	77	0	6	6	0	0	5	94
2014	69	0	9	7	0	0	7	92
2015	74	0	14	3	0	0	8	99
2016	68	1	19	5	0	0	8	101
2017	70	2	18	6	0	0	7	103
2018	78	6	26	5	0	0	4	119
2019	74	8	26	6	0	0	3	117
2020	77	9	23	7	0	0	2	118
2021	64	6	19	8	0	0	4	101
2022	51	4	10	5	0	0	4	74
2023	56	3	11	8	0	0	7	85
2024	46	6	11	7	0	0	10	80

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 Atheneum Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2004	63	3.0	21.0	7.9
2005	96	n/a	n/a	3.1
2006	85	4.0	21.3	3.5
2007	109	4.0	27.3	6.4
2008	118	1.0	118.0	4.2
2009	143	6.0	23.8	2.1
2010	120	5.0	24.0	2.5
2011	119	4.0	29.7	2.5
2012	97	4.0	24.2	4.1
2013	94	3.0	31.3	7.4
2014	92	4.0	23.0	3.3
2015	99	1.0	99.0	7.1
2016	101	1.0	101.0	7.9
2017	103	1.0	103.0	11.7
2018	119	5.0	23.8	15.1
2019	117	5.0	23.4	14.5
2020	118	4.0	29.5	16.1
2021	101	5.0	20.2	19.8
2022	74	4.0	18.5	14.9
2023	85	0.0	n/a	22.4
2024	80	4.0	20.0	22.5

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 Atheneum Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2004	63	3.0	21.0	7.9
2005	96	n/a	n/a	3.1
2006	85	4.0	21.3	3.5
2007	109	4.0	27.3	6.4
2008	118	1.0	118.0	4.2
2009	143	6.0	23.8	2.1
2010	120	5.0	24.0	2.5
2011	119	4.0	29.7	2.5
2012	97	4.0	24.2	4.1
2013	94	3.0	31.3	7.4
2014	92	4.0	23.0	3.3
2015	99	1.0	99.0	7.1
2016	101	1.0	101.0	7.9
2017	103	1.0	103.0	11.7
2018	119	5.0	23.8	15.1
2019	117	5.0	23.4	14.5
2020	118	4.0	29.5	16.1
2021	101	5.0	20.2	19.8
2022	74	4.0	18.5	14.9
2023	85	0.0	n/a	22.4
2024	80	4.0	20.0	22.5

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 Atheneum Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,574

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atheneum Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 2^nd of 845 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Atheneum Elementary)	97.6	100	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	52.9	48.9	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Atheneum Elementary)	85.7	96	10.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	45.5	33.3	12.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Atheneum Elementary)	96.7	100	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	57.4	51.3	6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Atheneum Elementary)	100	100
4th Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	46.1	36.5	9.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Atheneum Elementary)	95.7	83.3	12.3%
5th Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	42.1	37.7	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Atheneum Elementary)	100	100
5th Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	57.4	51.9	5.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Atheneum Elementary)	100	91.7	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Inver Grove Heights Schools)	39.3	33.5	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	117	85	27.4%
African American	8	3	62.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	26	11	57.7%
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	74	56	24.3%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.5%	22.4%	7.8%

Schools Near Atheneum 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 7th 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 All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Atheneum Elementary	Public	2-5	5899 Babcock Tr E	Inver Grove Heights	55077	Dakota County	Inver Grove Heights Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 306-7300	80	4	20.0	22.5%	46 (57.5%)	6 (7.5%)	7 (8.8%)	11 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	98.3	3^rd of 881 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.8	2^nd of 845 public elementary schools	99.8%	1	100.0	100.0	84.2			95.2	100.0	100.0	94.7			98.4	73.7	73.7	$7,574
Salem Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5899 Babcock Tr E	Inver Grove Heights	55077	Dakota County	Inver Grove Heights Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 306-7300	310	25	12.3	54.2%	123 (39.7%)	55 (17.7%)	79 (25.5%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.3%)	39.7	586^th of 881 public elementary schools	33.5%		42.1	561^st of 845 public elementary schools	33.6%	25	44.4	51.2	50.0			48.6	26.7	42.9	55.2			42.8	20.7	20.7	$13,175
Early Learning Resource Center	Public	PK	1970 Christensen Ave.	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-7019	181	3	53.8	3.3%	90 (49.7%)	24 (13.3%)	48 (26.5%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)								(n/a)															$30,308
Hilltop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3201 68th St E	Inver Grove Heights	55076	Dakota County	Inver Grove Heights Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 306-7400	613	42	14.7	60.4%	238 (38.8%)	100 (16.3%)	178 (29.0%)	23 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (11.6%)	19.8	724^th of 881 public elementary schools	17.8%		12.4	740^th of 845 public elementary schools	12.4%	16	41.6	24.4	24.8			30.0	27.0	20.9	47.2			32.7	19.8	19.8	$13,412
Kaposia Education Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 1st Ave S	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 451-9260	636	45	14.2	64.2%	233 (36.6%)	58 (9.1%)	240 (37.7%)	29 (4.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (11.3%)	25.1	687^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.0%		35.8	599^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.1%	88	45.7	33.0	25.0			34.6	33.0	32.0	44.1			36.2	24.7	24.7	$13,591
Early Childhood Special Educational Program	Public	PK	104 5th Ave S	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 457-9466	58	0		19.0%	30 (51.7%)	6 (10.3%)	14 (24.1%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)															$3,642
Garlough Environmental Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-4	1740 Charlton St	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 403-8100	394	4	97.7	57.9%	145 (36.8%)	53 (13.5%)	160 (40.6%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	44.1	551^st of 881 public elementary schools	37.5%		27.2	640^th of 845 public elementary schools	24.3%	89	45.3	46.1				45.7	50.7	40.0				45.3			$14,037
Discovery Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-8	4100 66th St E	Inver Grove Heights	55076	Dakota County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 444-8464	175	17	10.2	51.4%	87 (49.7%)	16 (9.1%)	42 (24.0%)	3 (1.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (14.3%)	63.7	327^th of 881 public elementary schools	62.9%		64.9	309^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.4%	18	76.2	55.2	35.0	41.7	20.0	44.3	52.6	51.9	75.0	45.5	42.9	50.5	47.4	33.3	$9,911
STEAM Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	4100 66th St E	Inver Grove Heights	55076	Dakota County	STEAM Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 236-8280	55	4	13.8	94.5%	0 (0.0%)	51 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						18.8						12.5
Lincoln Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	357 9th Ave N	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 457-9426	665	46	14.4	49.8%	324 (48.7%)	56 (8.4%)	176 (26.5%)	25 (3.8%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (11.4%)	34	627^th of 881 public elementary schools	28.8%		28.1	636^th of 845 public elementary schools	24.7%	9	59.2	26.0	26.7			37.0	42.7	37.4	44.8			41.8	32.2	32.2	$14,877

Frequently Asked Questions about Atheneum Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Atheneum Elementary?

Students at Atheneum Elementary are 58% White, 14% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American.

What district is Atheneum Elementary in?

Inver Grove Heights Schools

How many students attend Atheneum Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Atheneum Elementary.

Is Atheneum Elementary a good school?

Yes! Atheneum Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

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