Serving 740 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Excelsior Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Excelsior Elementary School's student population of 740 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excelsior Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Elementary School's ranking?
Excelsior Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Excelsior Elementary School often compared to?
Excelsior Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scenic Heights Elementary School, Shirley Hills Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Elementary School?
740 students attend Excelsior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Excelsior Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Elementary School?
Excelsior Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excelsior Elementary School offer ?
Excelsior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Excelsior Elementary School part of?
Excelsior Elementary School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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