Las Estrellas Elementary

Summary:

Las Estrellas Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 336 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked 322 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Las Estrellas Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 69.35% Hispanic, significantly higher than nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates on state assessments that are well below district and state averages. Additionally, 75% of Las Estrellas students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not translated to improved academic outcomes for students.

In contrast, nearby charter schools like Yinghua Academy and Twin Cities International Schools significantly outperform Las Estrellas and the district on academic measures, highlighting the potential for alternative educational models to better serve the needs of students in this community. The persistent low performance and lack of improvement at Las Estrellas suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's underperformance and identify strategies that can effectively support the success of its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1201 University Ave NE
       Minneapolis, MN  55413-8888


(612) 668-1130

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
832nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,850 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.3%
White:
17.6%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Compare Details Las Estrellas Elementary ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 21st among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.3%), White (17.6%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Estrellas Elementary is 12.2, which is the 10th best among 29 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Las Estrellas Elementary is $22,850, which is the 2nd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Las Estrellas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Estrellas Elementary 832nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Las Estrellas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Las Estrellas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 13.28 614th 674 8.9%
2004 12.39 621st 676 8.1%
2005 7.66 652nd 685 4.8%
2006 7.51 713th 756 5.7%
2007 4.54 746th 777 4.0%
2008 3.70 752nd 781 3.7%
2009 0.45 428th 434 1.4%
2010 2.25 778th 803 3.1%
2011 1.42 797th 814 2.1%
2012 1.62 799th 820 2.6%
2013 3.45 793rd 824 3.8%
2014 2.20 801st 826 3.0%
2015 4.02 796th 840 5.2%
2016 2.46 820th 848 3.3%
2017 2.01 825th 853 3.3%
2018 3.97 808th 847 4.6%
2019 7.60 794th 870 8.7%
2021 5.60 808th 869 7.0%
2022 7.12 785th 858 8.5%
2023 4.76 803rd 845 5.0%
2024 5.80 832nd 881 5.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.19 167th 242 31.0%
2021 38.58 106th 175 39.4%
2022 21.17 232nd 256 9.4%
2023 15.21 269th 276 2.5%
2024 15.63 296th 303 2.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.15 402nd 463 13.2%
2019 43.81 317th 515 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.32 690th 728 5.2%
2019 16.74 659th 740 10.9%
2021 9.15 659th 683 3.5%
2022 5.75 653rd 663 1.5%
2023 4.40 765th 774 1.2%
2024 3.47 791st 793 0.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.50 8th 10 20.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.82 763rd 774 1.4%
2019 5.13 752nd 787 4.4%
2021 2.23 780th 783 0.4%
2022 4.49 773rd 799 3.3%
2023 4.90 754th 787 4.2%
2024 7.42 761st 809 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.64 718th 779 7.8%
2019 11.36 717th 798 10.2%
2021 9.92 705th 784 10.1%
2022 13.38 709th 808 12.3%
2023 5.09 761st 799 4.8%
2024 4.87 793rd 826 4.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 234th 266 12.0%
2019 31.25 208th 283 26.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 200th 220 9.1%
2021 20.08 133rd 153 13.1%
2022 18.39 193rd 209 7.7%
2023 10.97 206th 214 3.7%
2024 12.98 236th 249 5.2%
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Rank History for White students at Las Estrellas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.29 577th 712 19.0%
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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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Open Quote The principal lets the students do whatever they want and does not hold them accountable, even for very violent behavior. This used to be an amazing arts magnet school, but it's a shell of what it used to be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Las Estrellas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 278 13 8 56 n/a n/a 0 743
1989 395 291 13 14 63 n/a n/a 0 776
1990 386 307 12 13 47 n/a n/a 0 765
1991 377 331 18 13 48 n/a n/a 0 787
1992 342 278 60 12 37 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 326 265 82 13 27 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 287 246 95 18 24 n/a n/a 0 670
1995 282 207 135 14 26 n/a n/a 0 664
1996 282 207 135 14 26 n/a n/a 0 664
1997 275 214 169 20 31 n/a n/a 0 709
1998 282 231 189 24 31 n/a n/a 0 757
1999 260 222 222 25 24 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 232 214 225 19 24 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 220 231 236 16 18 n/a n/a 0 721
2002 197 255 220 19 21 n/a n/a 0 712
2003 197 255 220 19 21 n/a n/a 0 712
2004 172 268 230 22 23 n/a n/a 0 715
2005 159 376 235 25 24 n/a n/a 0 819
2006 142 420 186 31 29 n/a n/a 0 808
2007 110 352 195 48 40 n/a n/a 0 745
2008 78 350 167 37 56 n/a n/a 0 688
2009 78 365 115 34 55 n/a n/a 0 647
2010 64 389 108 24 46 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 63 382 96 45 42 5 3 0 636
2012 82 377 86 52 34 6 11 0 648
2013 88 282 37 30 28 1 4 0 470
2014 67 303 30 60 33 0 9 0 502
2015 60 258 29 71 20 1 13 0 452
2016 55 236 22 75 12 1 11 0 412
2017 34 214 16 80 10 1 19 0 374
2018 39 174 8 88 10 1 23 0 343
2019 39 119 6 82 10 1 19 0 276
2020 38 82 4 94 5 1 14 0 238
2021 39 83 3 115 5 0 18 0 263
2022 49 24 2 198 0 0 10 0 283
2023 59 31 2 233 1 0 10 0 336

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 Las Estrellas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 39.5 18.8 47.2
1989 776 42.6 18.2 51.4
1990 765 45.6 16.7 57.9
1991 787 43.5 18.0 57.4
1992 729 46.3 15.7 60.2
1993 713 46.2 15.4 54.8
1994 670 47.5 14.1 54.2
1995 664 0.0 0.0 58.1
1996 664 0.0 0.0 58.1
1997 709 53.6 13.2 64.2
1998 757 n/a 0.0 64.9
1999 753 58.7 12.8 61
2000 714 53.5 13.3 66.7
2001 721 53.5 13.5 70.6
2002 712 53.7 13.3 74.2
2003 712 53.7 13.3 74.2
2004 715 50.9 14.0 75.1
2005 819 44.5 18.4 78.8
2006 808 41.8 19.3 78.5
2007 745 36.1 20.6 78.9
2008 688 38.1 18.1 85.6
2009 647 37.1 17.4 84.5
2010 631 42.5 14.8 91
2011 636 46.7 13.6 92.5
2012 648 42.8 15.1 93.8
2013 470 32.5 14.4 94
2014 502 39.6 12.6 93.8
2015 452 41.0 11.0 91.6
2016 412 40.0 10.3 87.4
2017 374 38.3 9.7 94.1
2018 343 36.9 9.2 88.6
2019 276 30.8 8.9 83.7
2020 238 28.0 8.4 82.4
2021 263 27.0 9.7 79.8
2022 283 25.4 11.1 51.2
2023 336 27.4 12.2 75

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 Las Estrellas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 39.5 18.8 47.2
1989 776 42.6 18.2 51.4
1990 765 45.6 16.7 57.9
1991 787 43.5 18.0 57.4
1992 729 46.3 15.7 60.2
1993 713 46.2 15.4 54.8
1994 670 47.5 14.1 54.2
1995 664 0.0 0.0 58.1
1996 664 0.0 0.0 58.1
1997 709 53.6 13.2 64.2
1998 757 n/a 0.0 64.9
1999 753 58.7 12.8 61
2000 714 53.5 13.3 66.7
2001 721 53.5 13.5 70.6
2002 712 53.7 13.3 74.2
2003 712 53.7 13.3 74.2
2004 715 50.9 14.0 75.1
2005 819 44.5 18.4 78.8
2006 808 41.8 19.3 78.5
2007 745 36.1 20.6 78.9
2008 688 38.1 18.1 85.6
2009 647 37.1 17.4 84.5
2010 631 42.5 14.8 91
2011 636 46.7 13.6 92.5
2012 648 42.8 15.1 93.8
2013 470 32.5 14.4 94
2014 502 39.6 12.6 93.8
2015 452 41.0 11.0 91.6
2016 412 40.0 10.3 87.4
2017 374 38.3 9.7 94.1
2018 343 36.9 9.2 88.6
2019 276 30.8 8.9 83.7
2020 238 28.0 8.4 82.4
2021 263 27.0 9.7 79.8
2022 283 25.4 11.1 51.2
2023 336 27.4 12.2 75

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 Las Estrellas Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,850

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Estrellas 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 794th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 803rd of 845 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Las Estrellas Elementary)13.512.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)51.846.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Las Estrellas Elementary)10.514
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)45.942.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Las Estrellas Elementary)26.910.6
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)48.243.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Las Estrellas Elementary)17.912.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)4442.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Las Estrellas Elementary)10.88.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)40.328
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Las Estrellas Elementary)51.320.3
 30.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)53.444.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Las Estrellas Elementary)2917
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Minneapolis Public School District)40.836.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students276336
 21.7%
African American11931
 73.9%
American Indian101
 90%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic82233
 184.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3959
 51.3%
Two or More Races1910
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%75%
 8.7%


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Students at Las Estrellas Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Las Estrellas Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Las Estrellas Elementary.


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