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Minneapolis Elementary

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Minneapolis Elementary ranks 388 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

388^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Minneapolis Elementary is a public elementary school serving 314 students in grades PK-6 in Minneapolis, Kansas. The school is part of the North Ottawa County school district, which is ranked 159 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minneapolis Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the state and district averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.89%) and Mathematics (43.01%) were higher than the North Ottawa County district (38.09% and 39.67%) but lower than the state averages (44.47% and 38.73%). The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with proficiency rates ranging from 35-41% in ELA and 31-43% in Math. However, the school performs better in 6th grade ELA and Math compared to the lower grades, suggesting potential room for improvement in the earlier grades. Additionally, Minneapolis Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.2% in 2022-2023 to 19.5% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Ell-Saline Elementary has similar test scores, while Glasco Elementary has significantly lower proficiency rates. However, Tescott Elementary and Bennington Elementary, both part of the Twin Valley district, have outperformed Minneapolis Elementary on state assessments. Despite these challenges, Minneapolis Elementary has shown strong performance for its special education students, ranking in the top 40% of Kansas elementary schools in this category.

298

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,217

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

317 Argyle Ave
Minneapolis, KS 67467

(785) 392-2111

District: North Ottawa County

Students who attend Minneapolis Elementary usually attend:

High:

Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg38%

Kansas avg42%

388^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

159^th of 264North Ottawa County among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	388 of 656	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.6	388 of 653	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	337 of 660	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.3	302 of 668	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.9	350 of 670	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.9	236 of 667	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.1	203 of 656	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.2	269 of 659	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.7	216 of 656	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.7	227 of 678	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.6	312 of 668	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.2	386 of 660	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.3	408 of 631	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.8	432 of 630	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.0	480 of 621	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	47.2	407 of 614	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.3	342 of 600	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	65.4	221 of 585	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	70.4	35 of 214	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	8 of 193	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	72.1	24 of 140	82.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	65.9	169 of 591	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.9	188 of 591	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.8	152 of 574	73.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	296 of 533	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	305 of 546	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	267 of 541	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.6	128 of 494	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	51.0	233 of 509	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.8	89 of 512	82.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	36.5	411 of 605	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.6	244 of 586	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	233 of 575	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	53.1	125 of 313	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.2	86 of 306	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	35.2	207 of 296	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.2	127 of 305	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.4	35 of 214	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	8 of 193	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	72.1	24 of 140	82.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	30.0	447 of 576	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.6	422 of 579	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.4	377 of 584	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.2	343 of 596	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	398 of 587	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.5	312 of 592	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.0	240 of 574	58.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2021)84th percentile+36 vs school

Female (2021)71st percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2025)60th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)32nd percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)22nd percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics43%+4 vs state

English Language Arts42%-3 vs state

Science33%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Minneapolis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	317 Argyle Ave	Minneapolis	67467	Ottawa County	North Ottawa County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 392-2111	298	29	10.2	50.0%	266 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.7%)	42.4	388^th of 656 public elementary schools	40.9%		43.6	388^th of 653 public elementary schools	40.6%		46.7	35.0	28.9	55.1	41.9	46.7	30.0	37.8	55.1	43.0	33.3	33.3	$14,217	$1,342	$12,875
Bennington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	223 N. Putnam	Bennington	67422	Ottawa County	Twin Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 488-3323	235	19	12.1	43.0%	212 (90.2%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	60.7	250^th of 656 public elementary schools	61.9%		67.3	184^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.8%	66	63.9	47.1	56.0	48.5	53.9	52.8	47.1	60.0	39.4	49.2	40.0	40.0	$13,858	$1,406	$12,452
Tescott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 N. Minnesota	Tescott	67484	Ottawa County	Twin Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 283-4774	69	10	6.6	76.8%	61 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	71.8	159^th of 656 public elementary schools	75.8%		44.2	383^rd of 653 public elementary schools	41.3%	224		81.8	38.5		53.8		100.0	61.5		66.7	46.2	46.2	$13,858	$1,406	$12,452
Ell-Saline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1757 N Halstead Rd	Salina	67401	Saline County	Ell-Saline	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 827-8891	237	20	11.5	43.9%	212 (89.5%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	36.5	440^th of 656 public elementary schools	32.9%		29.6	483^rd of 653 public elementary schools	26.0%	43	57.7	29.2	35.3	36.4	39.1	57.7	29.2	14.7	47.7	37.5	29.4	29.4	$13,627	$1,598	$12,029

Frequently Asked Questions about Minneapolis Elementary

What district is Minneapolis Elementary in?

North Ottawa County

What is the racial makeup of Minneapolis Elementary?

Students at Minneapolis Elementary are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Minneapolis Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Minneapolis Elementary.

Is Minneapolis Elementary a good school?

Minneapolis Elementary ranks 388^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Minneapolis Elementary attend?

Students who attend Minneapolis Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School

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