Francis A. Higgins Elementary School (Closed 2023)

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Francis A. Higgins Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4201 42nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Francis A. Higgins Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School
Kind	50
1	60
2	54
3	48
4	44
5	33

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Total Students

289 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School
2023	289
2022	289
2021	289
2020	289
2019	289
2018	289
2017	289
2016	289
2015	289

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Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School
2023	15
2022	15
2021	15
2020	15
2019	15
2018	15
2017	15
2016	15
2015	15

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Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	19:1	14:1	16:1
2022	19:1	14:1	15:1
2021	19:1	14:1	16:1
2020	19:1	14:1	15:1
2019	19:1	14:1	15:1
2018	19:1	16:1	14:1
2017	19:1	14:1	14:1
2016	19:1	16:1	14:1
2015	19:1	16:1	14:1

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American Indian

11%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	11%	2%	4%
2022	11%	2%	4%
2021	11%	2%	3%
2020	11%	2%	4%
2019	11%	2%	4%
2018	11%	2%	3%
2017	11%	2%	3%
2016	11%	2%	3%
2015	11%	2%	4%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	2%	7%	6%
2022	2%	7%	6%
2021	2%	7%	6%
2020	2%	7%	7%
2019	2%	7%	7%
2018	2%	7%	7%
2017	2%	7%	7%
2016	2%	7%	7%
2015	2%	6%	7%

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Hispanic

28%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	28%	11%	17%
2022	28%	10%	17%
2021	28%	10%	17%
2020	28%	9%	17%
2019	28%	9%	17%
2018	28%	9%	18%
2017	28%	9%	18%
2016	28%	9%	18%
2015	28%	9%	19%

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Black

23%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	23%	12%	33%
2022	23%	12%	34%
2021	23%	11%	37%
2020	23%	11%	38%
2019	23%	11%	38%
2018	23%	11%	40%
2017	23%	11%	40%
2016	23%	10%	40%
2015	23%	10%	39%

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White

36%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	36%	62%	34%
2022	36%	63%	34%
2021	36%	64%	32%
2020	36%	66%	31%
2019	36%	66%	31%
2018	36%	67%	30%
2017	36%	67%	30%
2016	36%	68%	30%
2015	36%	69%	30%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.73

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	0.73	0.59	0.74
2022	0.73	0.58	0.73
2021	0.73	0.57	0.73
2020	0.73	0.54	0.72
2019	0.73	0.54	0.72
2018	0.73	0.53	0.72
2017	0.73	0.53	0.72
2016	0.73	0.52	0.72
2015	0.73	0.51	0.72

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Eligible for

61%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	61%	35%	56%
2022	61%	26%	51%
2021	61%	26%	54%
2020	61%	28%	55%
2019	61%	28%	55%
2018	60%	30%	60%
2017	60%	30%	60%
2016	60%	31%	60%
2015	60%	31%	62%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Francis A. Higgins Elementary School	Minnesota	Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District
2023	9%	8%	6%
2022	9%	6%	5%
2021	9%	6%	5%
2020	9%	8%	6%
2019	9%	8%	6%
2018	8%	8%	5%
2017	8%	8%	5%
2016	8%	7%	5%
2015	8%	7%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Francis A. Higgins Elementary School?

289 students attend Francis A. Higgins Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Francis A. Higgins Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis A. Higgins Elementary School?

Francis A. Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Francis A. Higgins Elementary School offer ?

Francis A. Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Francis A. Higgins Elementary School part of?

Francis A. Higgins Elementary School is part of Minneapolis 菜創利郊利 School District.

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Francis A. Higgins Elementary School (Closed 2023)

School Overview

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)

School Rankings

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

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