Greenvale Park Elementary

Summary:

Greenvale Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Northfield, Minnesota, serving 496 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Northfield Public School District, which is ranked 97 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Greenvale Park Elementary has consistently improved its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 20% in 2022-2023. The school's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) is notably strong, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.25% of Greenvale Park students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 60.44% for the Northfield Public School District and 45.47% for the state of Minnesota. In Reading, 62.92% of Greenvale Park students were proficient or better, compared to 61.18% for the district and 49.85% for the state.

Greenvale Park Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. Despite this diversity, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance across different racial subgroups, outperforming the nearby Spring Creek Elementary and Bridgewater Elementary schools in academic metrics. The nearby charter schools, such as Prairie Creek Community School and Great Oaks Academy - Grammar, also demonstrate strong academic performance, but serve a less diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 Lincoln Pkwy
       Northfield, MN  55057-8888


(507) 645-3500

District: Northfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,548 Help


Students who attend Greenvale Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northfield Middle
High:    Northfield Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.3%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenvale Park Elementary ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Hispanic (24.1%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenvale Park Elementary is 12, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenvale Park Elementary is $16,548, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Northfield Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenvale Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenvale Park Elementary 174th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Greenvale Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Public School District 97th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greenvale Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.43 236th 674 65.0%
2004 58.69 316th 676 53.3%
2005 65.82 226th 685 67.0%
2006 67.13 234th 756 69.0%
2007 70.50 194th 777 75.0%
2008 58.82 375th 781 52.0%
2010 62.41 341st 803 57.5%
2011 47.41 538th 814 33.9%
2012 51.15 510th 820 37.8%
2013 42.93 563rd 824 31.7%
2014 56.96 421st 826 49.0%
2015 48.74 523rd 840 37.7%
2016 49.89 510th 848 39.9%
2017 41.51 586th 853 31.3%
2018 48.54 512th 847 39.6%
2019 48.42 525th 870 39.7%
2021 67.87 282nd 869 67.5%
2022 67.40 291st 858 66.1%
2023 81.79 118th 845 86.0%
2024 76.52 174th 881 80.2%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.86 220th 242 9.1%
2019 15.65 238th 239 0.4%
2022 14.60 251st 256 2.0%
2023 46.48 131st 276 52.5%
2024 48.65 127th 303 58.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.92 249th 463 46.2%
2019 49.69 279th 515 45.8%
2021 64.40 114th 417 72.7%
2022 41.47 311th 500 37.8%
2023 49.39 252nd 524 51.9%
2024 65.66 145th 572 74.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 613th 728 15.8%
2019 24.90 612th 740 17.3%
2021 30.42 510th 683 25.3%
2022 38.39 434th 663 34.5%
2023 72.08 166th 774 78.6%
2024 57.94 319th 793 59.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.51 515th 774 33.5%
2019 40.48 547th 787 30.5%
2021 68.70 233rd 783 70.2%
2022 67.80 263rd 799 67.1%
2023 77.11 154th 787 80.4%
2024 63.36 298th 809 63.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.80 452nd 779 42.0%
2019 54.99 430th 798 46.1%
2021 60.31 329th 784 58.0%
2022 63.11 304th 808 62.4%
2023 83.32 89th 799 88.9%
2024 82.97 99th 826 88.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 163rd 220 25.9%
2019 25.95 187th 219 14.6%
2021 33.84 117th 153 23.5%
2022 23.22 177th 209 15.3%
2023 68.76 48th 214 77.6%
2024 64.51 63rd 249 74.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Greenvale Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.71 268th 712 62.4%
2019 61.60 262nd 722 63.7%
2021 76.70 117th 710 83.5%
2022 63.20 243rd 725 66.5%
2023 81.72 93rd 712 86.9%
2024 79.68 104th 730 85.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, June 24, 2019

Open Quote Our children have loved the teachers at this school. They are proud of their school and our older children were well prepared for middle school. The school definitely feels like a caring community. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Open Quote I can see that the test scores give this school a bad rap - but here's the thing: the staff here is unparalleled in the district. The building might be a bit older than the others, the way the district has chosen to zone the school, may also mean that lots of underserved kids are having some struggles here - but that's not the whole story. Our daughter has been a bit of a high flier - reading well above grade average, and doing well in math as well. The staff here knows EACH KID so well, they care about each child so much and really strive to give each learner what they need to succeed. We have three kids each of whom has attended a different elementary school in the district (two are older) - and if we had it to do all over agin - we would send them all here. It's diverse, loving, full of energy, and a truly beautiful place to be a kid. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenvale Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 724 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 687 7 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 706
1990 692 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1991 696 2 10 9 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1992 659 3 12 8 4 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 687 2 16 20 1 n/a n/a 0 726
1994 660 1 15 11 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 645 3 8 15 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 645 3 8 15 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 670 4 9 23 5 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 648 2 12 30 2 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 496 2 7 20 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2000 439 0 12 25 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 422 0 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 375 5 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 375 5 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 360 5 8 45 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 403 8 6 62 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 440 4 7 86 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 424 10 11 90 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 415 15 10 94 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 410 14 14 111 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 368 11 7 125 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2011 342 7 12 124 0 0 2 0 487
2012 351 2 14 127 0 0 10 0 504
2013 345 3 11 134 0 0 9 0 502
2014 315 7 11 132 0 0 10 0 475
2015 298 15 14 139 0 0 13 0 479
2016 306 20 12 143 1 0 16 0 498
2017 318 17 13 145 3 0 16 0 512
2018 308 18 10 127 0 0 19 0 482
2019 279 16 9 102 0 0 27 0 433
2020 296 16 11 87 0 1 26 0 437
2021 295 10 8 96 0 0 26 0 435
2022 331 7 10 84 0 0 33 0 465
2023 343 7 10 99 1 0 36 0 496
2024 305 17 10 116 1 0 33 0 482

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 Greenvale Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 50.5 14.6 9.6
1989 706 45.8 15.4 8.9
1990 707 44.3 15.9 10
1991 719 44.3 16.2 13.2
1992 686 44.8 15.3 20.1
1993 726 42.5 17.1 13.9
1994 688 46.9 14.7 11.9
1995 675 48.6 13.9 14.5
1996 675 48.6 13.9 14.5
1997 711 0.0 0.0 8.7
1998 694 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 526 33.3 15.8 12.5
2000 477 30.4 15.7 19.7
2001 459 27.7 16.6 17.2
2002 422 33.9 12.4 26.1
2003 422 33.9 12.4 26.1
2004 419 33.0 12.7 22.2
2005 480 38.1 12.6 25.8
2006 538 37.4 14.4 27.1
2007 537 37.4 14.4 29.4
2008 535 36.8 14.5 28.6
2009 549 37.7 14.6 30.4
2010 511 36.8 13.8 38.4
2011 487 35.8 13.5 37.2
2012 504 36.0 13.9 37.3
2013 502 38.0 13.1 42.2
2014 475 37.2 12.7 42.1
2015 479 38.0 12.6 46.1
2016 498 38.0 13.1 44.4
2017 512 40.8 12.5 47.7
2018 482 40.2 11.9 42.1
2019 433 39.5 10.9 41.1
2020 437 37.5 11.6 35.9
2021 435 36.8 11.7 26.7
2022 465 39.4 11.7 25.4
2023 496 40.8 12.1 31.7
2024 482 39.9 12.0 34.6

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 Greenvale Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 50.5 14.6 9.6
1989 706 45.8 15.4 8.9
1990 707 44.3 15.9 10
1991 719 44.3 16.2 13.2
1992 686 44.8 15.3 20.1
1993 726 42.5 17.1 13.9
1994 688 46.9 14.7 11.9
1995 675 48.6 13.9 14.5
1996 675 48.6 13.9 14.5
1997 711 0.0 0.0 8.7
1998 694 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 526 33.3 15.8 12.5
2000 477 30.4 15.7 19.7
2001 459 27.7 16.6 17.2
2002 422 33.9 12.4 26.1
2003 422 33.9 12.4 26.1
2004 419 33.0 12.7 22.2
2005 480 38.1 12.6 25.8
2006 538 37.4 14.4 27.1
2007 537 37.4 14.4 29.4
2008 535 36.8 14.5 28.6
2009 549 37.7 14.6 30.4
2010 511 36.8 13.8 38.4
2011 487 35.8 13.5 37.2
2012 504 36.0 13.9 37.3
2013 502 38.0 13.1 42.2
2014 475 37.2 12.7 42.1
2015 479 38.0 12.6 46.1
2016 498 38.0 13.1 44.4
2017 512 40.8 12.5 47.7
2018 482 40.2 11.9 42.1
2019 433 39.5 10.9 41.1
2020 437 37.5 11.6 35.9
2021 435 36.8 11.7 26.7
2022 465 39.4 11.7 25.4
2023 496 40.8 12.1 31.7
2024 482 39.9 12.0 34.6

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 Greenvale Park Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,548

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenvale Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 525th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 845 Elementary schools
 46.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Greenvale Park Elementary)73.179.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)80.377
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Greenvale Park Elementary)64.169.9
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)68.467.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Greenvale Park Elementary)60.364.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)73.763.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Greenvale Park Elementary)47.450.7
 3.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)63.451.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Greenvale Park Elementary)43.271.8
 28.6%
   5th Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)50.763.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Greenvale Park Elementary)5674.4
 18.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)70.371.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Greenvale Park Elementary)41.363.6
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (Northfield Public School District)51.860.4
 8.6%
   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 Students433496
 14.5%
African American167
 56.3%
American Indian01
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic10299
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White279343
 22.9%
Two or More Races2736
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%31.7%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenvale Park Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Greenvale Park Elementary.

Greenvale Park Elementary ranks 174th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Greenvale Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northfield Middle
High : Northfield Senior High

Students at Greenvale Park Elementary are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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