D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Seward Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2309 28TH AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
C
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st 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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
557
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 31st percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% 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 −27 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

School Information

Address 2309 28TH AVE SOUTH
City Minneapolis
ZIP Code 55406
District 2721240
NCES School ID 272124005515
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55406

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,751
Per Capita Income $50,257
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.5%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $313,400
Median Rent $1,224
Owner-Occupied 66.8%
Renter-Occupied 33.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Seward Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.8%
Black 33.8%
Two or More Races 11.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian 3.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 557
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Seward Elementary?
Seward Elementary has a Repit School Score of 48 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 Seward Elementary?
Seward Elementary has 557 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Seward Elementary serve?
Seward Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Seward Elementary receive per student?
Seward Elementary receives $26,112 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Seward Elementary in 55406 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,902
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,497
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
33.2%

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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