Sonnesyn Elementary

Summary:

Sonnesyn Elementary is a public elementary school in New Hope, Minnesota, serving 354 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Robbinsdale Public School District, which is ranked 330 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sonnesyn Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (40.11%) and Hispanic (14.69%) students compared to nearby schools like Zachary Lane Elementary and School of Engineering-Arts at Olson. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments in math and reading across all grade levels. Sonnesyn also struggles to support the academic achievement of African American, special education, and low-income students, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby specialized programs like FAIR School Pilgrim Lane, Sonnesyn Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower, suggesting the school may need to implement more comprehensive strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.83% to 68.93% over the past 3 years, may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by Sonnesyn Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3421 Boone Ave N
       New Hope, MN  55427-1899


(763) 504-7600

District: Robbinsdale Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
822nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,985 Help


Students who attend Sonnesyn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Plymouth Middle
High:    Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.1%
White:
31.1%
Hispanic:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sonnesyn Elementary ranks worse than 93.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sonnesyn Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.1%), White (31.1%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonnesyn Elementary is 13.6, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonnesyn Elementary is $13,985. 8 elementary schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonnesyn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonnesyn Elementary 822nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sonnesyn Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Robbinsdale Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Robbinsdale Public School District 330th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sonnesyn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.23 287th 674 57.4%
2004 67.91 209th 676 69.1%
2005 50.52 421st 685 38.5%
2006 46.80 499th 756 34.0%
2007 46.09 528th 777 32.0%
2008 42.39 570th 781 27.0%
2009 25.55 375th 434 13.6%
2010 48.64 545th 803 32.1%
2011 33.16 654th 814 19.7%
2012 26.02 700th 820 14.6%
2013 18.19 725th 824 12.0%
2014 14.77 738th 826 10.7%
2015 12.75 750th 840 10.7%
2016 15.27 744th 848 12.3%
2017 13.82 752nd 853 11.8%
2018 21.76 706th 847 16.6%
2019 16.16 749th 870 13.9%
2021 18.33 718th 869 17.4%
2022 14.24 740th 858 13.8%
2023 15.49 719th 845 14.9%
2024 6.48 822nd 881 6.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.08 91st 98 7.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.70 48th 242 80.2%
2019 36.17 156th 239 34.7%
2023 53.14 104th 276 62.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.58 414th 463 10.6%
2019 14.66 476th 515 7.6%
2021 10.51 400th 417 4.1%
2023 15.79 480th 524 8.4%
2024 11.14 545th 572 4.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 595th 728 18.3%
2019 17.70 647th 740 12.6%
2021 23.37 555th 683 18.7%
2022 19.36 576th 663 13.1%
2023 10.73 716th 774 7.5%
2024 8.31 752nd 793 5.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 628th 774 18.9%
2019 16.58 692nd 787 12.1%
2021 24.09 628th 783 19.8%
2022 17.43 669th 799 16.3%
2023 15.49 677th 787 14.0%
2024 5.61 773rd 809 4.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.36 670th 779 14.0%
2019 16.74 689th 798 13.7%
2021 13.97 684th 784 12.8%
2022 12.03 718th 808 11.1%
2023 15.24 684th 799 14.4%
2024 8.46 764th 826 7.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.05 171st 266 35.7%
2019 36.89 191st 283 32.5%
2021 34.80 152nd 227 33.0%
2022 31.45 207th 282 26.6%
2023 17.38 242nd 279 13.3%
2024 9.78 301st 310 2.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.72 102nd 220 53.6%
2019 54.74 93rd 219 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sonnesyn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.94 634th 712 11.0%
2019 21.06 654th 722 9.4%
2021 20.79 641st 710 9.7%
2022 48.83 399th 725 45.0%
2023 36.26 493rd 712 30.8%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
17%

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, October 25, 2019

Open Quote I don't really remember much that I learned and I didn't like much of the teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Open Quote Teacher bullied children, principal is ok with it. School board will not contact us. They did not follow their own posted agenda for incidents. Now they have changed the rules to deny access to their investigation. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 12, 2017

Open Quote Sonnesyn School is a great environment to have your children placed in. The staff and faculty are caring to the children and their families. They exhibit a genuine concern for the needs of the children and their families. Inclusive and considerate of all cultures. Who could ask for anything more in an elementary school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 30, 2012

Open Quote The Principal is unapproachable, the school has a bullying problem and the teaching staff is ...bad Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sonnesyn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 742 28 38 4 10 n/a n/a 0 822
1989 654 36 41 5 7 n/a n/a 0 743
1990 636 33 39 6 7 n/a n/a 0 721
1991 624 28 36 10 6 n/a n/a 0 704
1992 614 36 32 5 11 n/a n/a 0 698
1993 575 41 30 2 9 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 562 33 30 3 8 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 478 34 24 15 12 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 478 34 24 15 12 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 497 49 30 12 8 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 481 47 26 15 9 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 480 49 29 23 6 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 475 59 28 24 9 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 443 55 31 22 11 n/a n/a 0 562
2002 395 70 36 27 5 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 395 70 36 27 5 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 379 86 38 46 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 370 101 42 45 4 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 354 133 42 107 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2007 330 141 32 102 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2008 322 148 28 105 6 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 293 129 26 122 8 n/a n/a 0 578
2010 339 119 35 86 6 n/a n/a 0 585
2011 314 123 37 93 4 0 30 0 601
2012 309 139 42 106 6 0 43 0 645
2013 244 143 43 87 6 0 50 0 573
2014 216 151 38 98 6 0 48 0 557
2015 197 153 36 100 3 0 47 0 536
2016 195 161 27 83 5 0 52 0 523
2017 171 158 25 84 4 0 57 0 499
2018 195 148 19 65 5 0 57 0 489
2019 195 139 25 66 3 0 49 0 477
2020 162 142 23 55 4 0 43 0 429
2021 125 125 23 53 4 0 42 0 372
2022 111 136 9 64 3 0 45 0 368
2023 110 142 13 52 1 0 36 0 354

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 Sonnesyn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 822 38.2 21.5 5.6
1989 743 34.3 21.6 7.4
1990 721 34.8 20.7 6.1
1991 704 31.8 22.1 7.5
1992 698 29.0 24.0 10.7
1993 657 31.3 21.0 9.6
1994 636 30.0 21.2 11.5
1995 563 34.7 16.2 11.9
1996 563 34.7 16.2 11.9
1997 596 32.1 18.6 10.9
1998 578 n/a 0.0 12.1
1999 587 35.2 16.7 12.4
2000 595 32.8 18.1 20
2001 562 31.8 17.7 17.1
2002 533 31.3 17.0 22.7
2003 533 31.3 17.0 22.7
2004 550 29.3 18.8 29.1
2005 562 31.5 17.8 29.7
2006 639 37.9 16.9 39.9
2007 608 36.6 16.6 39.5
2008 609 33.8 18.0 42.4
2009 578 32.4 17.8 48.3
2010 585 38.2 15.3 39.7
2011 601 38.4 15.6 46.4
2012 645 39.8 16.1 46.2
2013 573 38.9 14.7 50.4
2014 557 36.0 15.4 55.8
2015 536 39.0 13.7 55.4
2016 523 36.0 14.5 57.6
2017 499 36.9 13.5 62.7
2018 489 36.2 13.4 55.4
2019 477 36.0 13.2 53.2
2020 429 31.5 13.6 51.3
2021 372 27.4 13.5 54.8
2022 368 24.8 14.8 47.8
2023 354 25.8 13.6 68.9

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 Sonnesyn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 822 38.2 21.5 5.6
1989 743 34.3 21.6 7.4
1990 721 34.8 20.7 6.1
1991 704 31.8 22.1 7.5
1992 698 29.0 24.0 10.7
1993 657 31.3 21.0 9.6
1994 636 30.0 21.2 11.5
1995 563 34.7 16.2 11.9
1996 563 34.7 16.2 11.9
1997 596 32.1 18.6 10.9
1998 578 n/a 0.0 12.1
1999 587 35.2 16.7 12.4
2000 595 32.8 18.1 20
2001 562 31.8 17.7 17.1
2002 533 31.3 17.0 22.7
2003 533 31.3 17.0 22.7
2004 550 29.3 18.8 29.1
2005 562 31.5 17.8 29.7
2006 639 37.9 16.9 39.9
2007 608 36.6 16.6 39.5
2008 609 33.8 18.0 42.4
2009 578 32.4 17.8 48.3
2010 585 38.2 15.3 39.7
2011 601 38.4 15.6 46.4
2012 645 39.8 16.1 46.2
2013 573 38.9 14.7 50.4
2014 557 36.0 15.4 55.8
2015 536 39.0 13.7 55.4
2016 523 36.0 14.5 57.6
2017 499 36.9 13.5 62.7
2018 489 36.2 13.4 55.4
2019 477 36.0 13.2 53.2
2020 429 31.5 13.6 51.3
2021 372 27.4 13.5 54.8
2022 368 24.8 14.8 47.8
2023 354 25.8 13.6 68.9

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 Sonnesyn Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,985

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonnesyn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 749th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 719th of 845 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sonnesyn Elementary)2530.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)45.740.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sonnesyn Elementary)33.826.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Robbinsdale Public School District)43.539.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sonnesyn Elementary)37.49.8
 27.6%
   4th Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)47.440.2
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sonnesyn Elementary)39.812.2
 27.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Robbinsdale Public School District)45.539.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sonnesyn Elementary)30.123
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)33.927.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Sonnesyn Elementary)44.135.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Robbinsdale Public School District)57.353.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Sonnesyn Elementary)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Robbinsdale Public School District)41.238.9
 2.3%
   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 Students477354
 25.8%
African American139142
 2.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2513
 48%
Hispanic6652
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White195110
 43.6%
Two or More Races4936
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%68.9%
 15.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonnesyn Elementary

Students at Sonnesyn Elementary are 40% African American, 31% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Sonnesyn Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Sonnesyn Elementary.

Students who attend Sonnesyn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plymouth Middle
High : Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High


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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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