Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School serves 319 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School?
319 students attend Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School offer ?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School part of?
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School located?
Lake Harriet Upper 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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