D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Lucy Laney Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3333 PENN AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
368
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1004.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% 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 +4 points better 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 proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−17 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%27%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -17 pts, math -13 pts9th 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 3333 PENN AVE N
City Minneapolis
ZIP Code 55412
District 2721240
NCES School ID 272124002476
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55412

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,856
Per Capita Income $30,044
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
High School or Higher 83.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $218,300
Median Rent $1,388
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lucy Laney Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.9%
Two or More Races 15.8%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
White 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 368
Teachers (FTE) 32.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lucy Laney Elementary?
Lucy Laney Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Lucy Laney Elementary?
Lucy Laney Elementary has 368 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Lucy Laney Elementary serve?
Lucy Laney Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lucy Laney Elementary receive per student?
Lucy Laney Elementary receives $26,112 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lucy Laney Elementary in 55412 ▼
Avg Home Value
$238,220
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,700
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
28.3%

Other Schools in 55412

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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