Serving 204 students in grades 2-4, Prodeo Columbia Heights 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 257% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Prodeo Columbia Heights 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1689 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
65%
12%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School is ranked #1689 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School?
204 students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School offer ?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School part of?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School is part of Prodeo Academy School District.
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