Pratt Elementary

Summary:

Pratt Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 202 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked 322 out of 463 districts in the state.

Pratt Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (66.34%) compared to nearby schools like Seward Elementary and St. Anthony Park Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Pratt Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and lower proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science than the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Pratt Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.7% to 77.23%) suggests the school may be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. Comparing Pratt Elementary to nearby schools like Seward Elementary, Sullivan Elementary, and St. Anthony Park Elementary reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics, indicating that the challenges faced by Pratt Elementary may be unique and require targeted interventions to address the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 66 Malcolm Ave SE
       Minneapolis, MN  55414-8888


(612) 668-1122

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
743rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,170 Help


Students who attend Pratt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Middle
High:    Edison High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.3%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pratt Elementary ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 13th 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 17.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.3%), White (19.8%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pratt Elementary is 9.6, which is the 3rd 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 Pratt Elementary is $14,170. 23 elementary schools in the Minneapolis Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pratt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pratt Elementary 743rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pratt 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 Pratt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.48 137th 685 80.0%
2006 55.87 399th 756 47.2%
2008 9.88 729th 781 6.7%
2009 2.34 421st 434 3.0%
2010 11.25 743rd 803 7.5%
2011 25.89 691st 814 15.1%
2012 33.26 662nd 820 19.3%
2013 19.52 714th 824 13.3%
2014 8.36 764th 826 7.5%
2015 27.00 685th 840 18.5%
2016 31.97 656th 848 22.6%
2017 26.92 686th 853 19.6%
2018 30.94 657th 847 22.4%
2019 23.68 702nd 870 19.3%
2021 38.11 614th 869 29.3%
2022 30.87 644th 858 24.9%
2023 28.03 637th 845 24.6%
2024 17.35 743rd 881 15.7%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.50 66th 242 72.7%
2022 44.28 135th 256 47.3%
2023 39.63 165th 276 40.2%
2024 27.18 245th 303 19.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.43 594th 728 18.4%
2019 12.44 686th 740 7.3%
2021 35.33 478th 683 30.0%
2022 23.76 543rd 663 18.1%
2023 16.85 679th 774 12.3%
2024 10.09 743rd 793 6.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.71 659th 774 14.9%
2019 23.06 648th 787 17.7%
2021 48.35 470th 783 40.0%
2022 19.36 658th 799 17.6%
2023 35.25 554th 787 29.6%
2024 16.03 695th 809 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.12 490th 779 37.1%
2019 35.68 589th 798 26.2%
2021 25.49 617th 784 21.3%
2022 40.65 554th 808 31.4%
2023 22.48 648th 799 18.9%
2024 17.92 696th 826 15.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.30 132nd 266 50.4%
2019 42.46 168th 283 40.6%
2021 66.25 60th 227 73.6%
2022 39.69 176th 282 37.6%
2023 32.07 197th 279 29.4%
2024 32.51 211th 310 31.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.09 168th 249 32.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.64 63rd 712 91.2%
2019 70.55 183rd 722 74.7%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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by a citizen
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Open Quote How can a parent rate this school highly when it's rated one of the 10 worst schools in the state?! The community may very well gather around this school and keep it from closing, however, that doesn't seem to be doing much to ensure the children at this school are meeting basic requirements. Look at their test scores! The children are being cheated by adults who are accepting mediocrity and/or substandard academic performance as the standard. SAD!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Open Quote Over the past 7 years, this school has been repeatedly threatended with closure by the Minneapolis School District because of it's small size. Every time, however, the community gathers around this school and the Minneapolis School Board protects it. If you are looking for a small community school where all the staff will know your child and you can be a highly effective parent this is the school for you. The school benefits from it's proximity to the University of Minnesota for additional teaching, arts and science curriculum. The student population is a wonderfully diverse mix of cultures. The building is the oldest remaining Minneapolis School building - a charmer. The staff is top-notch and dedicated to this hidden gem. Highly recommended. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pratt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 10 9 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2002 35 24 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 69
2003 35 24 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 69
2004 35 33 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 81
2005 37 38 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2006 32 29 7 2 5 n/a n/a 0 75
2007 34 37 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 43 97 13 2 7 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 39 97 13 2 12 n/a n/a 0 163
2010 40 88 12 8 7 n/a n/a 0 155
2011 45 109 6 14 10 0 5 0 189
2012 50 120 4 11 12 0 7 0 204
2013 53 148 12 7 15 0 6 0 241
2014 44 140 12 11 10 0 4 0 221
2015 73 141 12 14 16 1 4 0 261
2016 75 143 11 15 14 0 8 0 266
2017 85 149 6 12 14 0 7 0 273
2018 81 151 7 14 16 0 9 0 278
2019 83 138 6 17 22 0 8 0 274
2020 94 136 6 18 14 1 16 0 285
2021 72 142 3 24 10 0 19 0 270
2022 40 136 0 13 1 0 15 0 205
2023 40 134 1 13 1 0 13 0 202

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 Pratt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 23 2.1 11.0 52.2
2002 69 5.8 11.9 47.8
2003 69 5.8 11.9 47.8
2004 81 5.4 15.0 50.6
2005 89 5.3 16.8 52.8
2006 75 5.3 14.2 41.3
2007 81 5.7 14.2 45.7
2008 162 11.0 14.7 67.9
2009 163 9.4 17.3 72.4
2010 155 8.6 18.0 73.5
2011 189 12.4 15.2 66.7
2012 204 12.2 16.7 71.1
2013 241 15.0 16.0 76.8
2014 221 16.0 13.8 79.6
2015 261 17.0 15.3 69
2016 266 19.0 14.0 66.2
2017 273 19.5 14.0 61.9
2018 278 18.0 15.4 64
2019 274 17.5 15.6 57.7
2020 285 19.5 14.6 56.8
2021 270 19.6 13.7 63.7
2022 205 21.3 9.6 72.2
2023 202 20.8 9.6 77.2

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 Pratt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 23 2.1 11.0 52.2
2002 69 5.8 11.9 47.8
2003 69 5.8 11.9 47.8
2004 81 5.4 15.0 50.6
2005 89 5.3 16.8 52.8
2006 75 5.3 14.2 41.3
2007 81 5.7 14.2 45.7
2008 162 11.0 14.7 67.9
2009 163 9.4 17.3 72.4
2010 155 8.6 18.0 73.5
2011 189 12.4 15.2 66.7
2012 204 12.2 16.7 71.1
2013 241 15.0 16.0 76.8
2014 221 16.0 13.8 79.6
2015 261 17.0 15.3 69
2016 266 19.0 14.0 66.2
2017 273 19.5 14.0 61.9
2018 278 18.0 15.4 64
2019 274 17.5 15.6 57.7
2020 285 19.5 14.6 56.8
2021 270 19.6 13.7 63.7
2022 205 21.3 9.6 72.2
2023 202 20.8 9.6 77.2

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 Pratt Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,170

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pratt 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 702nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 637th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pratt Elementary)48.940
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)51.846.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pratt Elementary)51.140.5
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)45.942.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pratt Elementary)5051.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)48.243.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pratt Elementary)45.537
 8.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)4442.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pratt Elementary)27.517.2
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)40.328
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Pratt Elementary)32.541.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)53.444.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Pratt Elementary)17.520.7
 3.2%
   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 Students274202
 26.3%
African American138134
 2.9%
American Indian221
 95.5%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White8340
 51.8%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%77.2%
 19.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pratt Elementary

Pratt Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Pratt Elementary are 66% African American, 20% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Pratt Elementary.

Students who attend Pratt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Middle
High : Edison High


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