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Minnehaha Elementary

Summary:

Minnehaha Elementary is a public elementary school serving 382 students in grades PK-5 in the Duluth Public School District in Two Harbors, Minnesota. While the school generally outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, its statewide ranking and rating have declined in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with other schools in Minnesota.

One key insight is that Minnehaha Elementary performs relatively better for its special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student groups compared to its overall ranking. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 239 out of 572 for special education students and 261 out of 793 for low SES students, both higher than its overall ranking of 484 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. However, the school's student population is predominantly White (92.93%), in contrast to the more racially diverse Lakewood Elementary and North Shore Community School in the nearby North Shore Community School District.

Another interesting finding is that the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Minnehaha Elementary has increased from 22.81% in 2020-2021 to 43.46% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income households. This may present challenges for the school in terms of providing additional support and resources. While Minnehaha Elementary outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, the nearby schools have higher statewide rankings and ratings, suggesting they may be outperforming Minnehaha Elementary in other areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 421 7th St
       Two Harbors, MN  55616-8888

(218) 834-8221

District: Lake Superior Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
484th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,481 Help


Students who attend Minnehaha Elementary usually attend:

High:    Two Harbors Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minnehaha Elementary ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnehaha Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnehaha Elementary is $11,481.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnehaha Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnehaha Elementary 484th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Minnehaha Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lake Superior Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Superior Public School District 263rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnehaha Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Minnehaha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.03 139th 674 79.4%
2004 68.12 206th 676 69.5%
2005 60.82 289th 685 57.8%
2006 56.18 395th 756 47.8%
2007 69.77 210th 777 73.0%
2008 66.17 265th 781 66.1%
2009 65.00 160th 434 63.1%
2010 56.18 439th 803 45.3%
2011 64.62 316th 814 61.2%
2012 65.12 315th 820 61.6%
2013 56.03 428th 824 48.1%
2014 53.75 452nd 826 45.3%
2015 54.35 463rd 840 44.9%
2016 54.47 469th 848 44.7%
2017 59.25 407th 853 52.3%
2018 56.44 431st 847 49.1%
2019 73.44 213th 870 75.5%
2021 59.99 376th 869 56.7%
2022 40.20 585th 858 31.8%
2023 54.62 426th 845 49.6%
2024 50.76 484th 881 45.1%
See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Minnehaha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.47 208th 463 55.1%
2019 67.63 137th 515 73.4%
2022 27.21 404th 500 19.2%
2023 44.48 296th 524 43.5%
2024 52.84 239th 572 58.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnehaha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.84 459th 728 37.0%
2019 75.72 119th 740 83.9%
2021 63.26 223rd 683 67.3%
2022 54.17 313th 663 52.8%
2023 58.38 318th 774 58.9%
2024 63.65 261st 793 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Minnehaha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.62 504th 774 34.9%
2019 72.64 199th 787 74.7%
2021 57.40 366th 783 53.3%
2022 32.30 588th 799 26.4%
2023 51.36 434th 787 44.9%
2024 47.09 477th 809 41.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Minnehaha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 299th 779 61.6%
2019 70.38 227th 798 71.6%
2021 57.50 357th 784 54.5%
2022 46.31 505th 808 37.5%
2023 53.83 395th 799 50.6%
2024 51.69 440th 826 46.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Minnehaha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.42 560th 712 21.3%
2019 56.96 312th 722 56.8%
2021 35.99 519th 710 26.9%
2022 13.68 689th 725 5.0%
2023 31.16 553rd 712 22.3%
2024 23.54 624th 730 14.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Enrollment information for Minnehaha Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 3 3 2 9 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 416 2 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 427 2 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 450 3 5 1 8 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 454 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 294 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 291 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 291 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 282 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 269 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 274 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 240 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 230 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 213 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 213 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 211 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 197 4 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 384 7 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2007 377 5 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 387 4 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 380 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 394 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 361 4 4 4 1 0 0 0 374
2012 379 4 4 4 1 0 0 0 392
2013 399 3 3 5 5 0 1 0 416
2014 393 2 3 2 4 0 2 0 406
2015 415 1 2 1 2 0 5 0 426
2016 407 0 0 3 2 0 5 0 417
2017 403 1 0 3 2 0 7 0 416
2018 406 1 0 3 3 0 10 0 423
2019 394 1 0 4 1 0 10 0 410
2020 389 0 0 9 2 0 11 0 411
2021 379 1 0 6 2 0 11 0 399
2022 376 2 0 11 0 0 16 0 405
2023 355 0 0 10 1 0 16 0 382
2024 354 3 1 9 0 0 8 0 375

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 Minnehaha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 25.1 18.0 10.8
1989 424 26.6 15.9 16.3
1990 439 23.6 18.6 10.3
1991 467 28.2 16.5 1.1
1992 460 25.1 18.3 13.3
1993 286 15.9 18.0 17.5
1994 294 15.0 19.6 18.4
1995 296 13.5 21.9 19.6
1996 296 13.5 21.9 19.6
1997 286 16.7 17.1 17.1
1998 275 n/a 0.0 16.7
1999 278 18.9 14.7 16.5
2000 245 14.6 16.8 20.4
2001 238 12.9 18.4 27.7
2002 217 15.4 14.1 27.6
2003 217 15.4 14.1 27.6
2004 214 14.1 15.2 29.4
2005 207 15.0 13.8 30.9
2006 397 26.1 15.2 25.9
2007 386 25.6 15.1 31.9
2008 395 21.3 18.5 33.2
2009 387 25.4 15.2 32
2010 402 26.4 15.2 38.6
2011 374 27.9 13.3 34.8
2012 392 25.4 15.4 36.7
2013 416 26.4 15.7 36.3
2014 406 27.4 14.7 37.9
2015 426 30.0 14.2 35.2
2016 417 32.0 13.0 35.5
2017 416 30.8 13.4 31.5
2018 423 31.8 13.2 30.3
2019 410 29.3 13.9 30.2
2020 411 28.8 14.2 29.2
2021 399 30.8 12.9 22.8
2022 405 29.9 13.5 24.4
2023 382 28.5 13.3 43.5
2024 375 27.3 13.7 42.7

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 Minnehaha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 25.1 18.0 10.8
1989 424 26.6 15.9 16.3
1990 439 23.6 18.6 10.3
1991 467 28.2 16.5 1.1
1992 460 25.1 18.3 13.3
1993 286 15.9 18.0 17.5
1994 294 15.0 19.6 18.4
1995 296 13.5 21.9 19.6
1996 296 13.5 21.9 19.6
1997 286 16.7 17.1 17.1
1998 275 n/a 0.0 16.7
1999 278 18.9 14.7 16.5
2000 245 14.6 16.8 20.4
2001 238 12.9 18.4 27.7
2002 217 15.4 14.1 27.6
2003 217 15.4 14.1 27.6
2004 214 14.1 15.2 29.4
2005 207 15.0 13.8 30.9
2006 397 26.1 15.2 25.9
2007 386 25.6 15.1 31.9
2008 395 21.3 18.5 33.2
2009 387 25.4 15.2 32
2010 402 26.4 15.2 38.6
2011 374 27.9 13.3 34.8
2012 392 25.4 15.4 36.7
2013 416 26.4 15.7 36.3
2014 406 27.4 14.7 37.9
2015 426 30.0 14.2 35.2
2016 417 32.0 13.0 35.5
2017 416 30.8 13.4 31.5
2018 423 31.8 13.2 30.3
2019 410 29.3 13.9 30.2
2020 411 28.8 14.2 29.2
2021 399 30.8 12.9 22.8
2022 405 29.9 13.5 24.4
2023 382 28.5 13.3 43.5
2024 375 27.3 13.7 42.7

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 Minnehaha Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,481

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnehaha 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 213th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 426th of 845 Elementary schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Minnehaha Elementary)79.766.7
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Superior Public School District)75.359.5
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnehaha Elementary)66.756.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lake Superior Public School District)63.552.7
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnehaha Elementary)6846.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Superior Public School District)69.446.8
 22.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnehaha Elementary)56.427.9
 28.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Lake Superior Public School District)55.633.8
 21.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnehaha Elementary)66.140.7
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Superior Public School District)61.740.2
 21.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnehaha Elementary)71.963.3
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Lake Superior Public School District)68.865.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Minnehaha Elementary)77.154.2
 22.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Superior Public School District)70.354.1
 16.2%
   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 Students410382
 6.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White394355
 9.9%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%43.5%
 13.2%

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Students who attend Minnehaha Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Two Harbors Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Minnehaha Elementary.

Students at Minnehaha Elementary are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Minnehaha Elementary ranks 484th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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