Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Span 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
69%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Span Elementary School?
158 students attend Span Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Span Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Span Elementary School?
Span Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Span Elementary School offer ?
Span Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Span Elementary School part of?
Span Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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