Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School?
320 students attend Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School offer ?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School part of?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School located?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.
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