D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Ella Baker Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1200 W 26TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
5.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Minnesota
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
575
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1005.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 44th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−31 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−33 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%12%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -22 pts, math -18 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -19 pts, math -22 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1200 W 26TH ST
City Minneapolis
ZIP Code 55405
District 2721240
NCES School ID 272124000986
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55405

Understanding the community around Ella Baker Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,901
Per Capita Income $54,616
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.9%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $441,400
Median Rent $1,154
Owner-Occupied 36.4%
Renter-Occupied 63.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ella Baker Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 38.8%
Hispanic/Latino 34.8%
White 11.5%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 3.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 575
Teachers (FTE) 45.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ella Baker Elementary?
Ella Baker Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary?
Ella Baker Elementary has 575 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Ella Baker Elementary serve?
Ella Baker Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ella Baker Elementary receive per student?
Ella Baker Elementary receives $26,112 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ella Baker Elementary in 55405 ▼
Avg Home Value
$472,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,411
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
63.6%

Other Schools in 55405

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026