D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Emerson Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1421 SPRUCE PLACE, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Minnesota
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
504
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 −38 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 proficiency32% (−21 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−18 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
White90%70%reading +21 pts, math -4 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -17 pts, math -18 pts7th 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 1421 SPRUCE PLACE
City Minneapolis
ZIP Code 55403
District 2721240
NCES School ID 272124001882
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55403

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,895
Per Capita Income $67,098
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $292,300
Median Rent $1,179
Owner-Occupied 24.3%
Renter-Occupied 75.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Emerson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.9%
White 26.0%
Black 5.0%
Two or More Races 5.8%
American Indian 2.0%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 504
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 504 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary serve?
Emerson Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Emerson Elementary receive per student?
Emerson Elementary receives $26,112 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Emerson Elementary in 55403 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,594
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,440
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
75.7%

Other Schools in 55403

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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