Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Park Terrace Elementary School's student population of 525 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Park Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Terrace Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Park Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Park Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1489 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Park Terrace Elementary School?
525 students attend Park Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Park Terrace Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Terrace Elementary School?
Park Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Park Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Terrace Elementary School part of?
Park Terrace Elementary School is part of Spring Lake Park School District.
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