Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pierre Bottineau Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
83%
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Pierre Bottineau Elementary School?
90 students attend Pierre Bottineau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pierre Bottineau Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre Bottineau Elementary School?
Pierre Bottineau Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pierre Bottineau Elementary School offer ?
Pierre Bottineau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pierre Bottineau Elementary School part of?
Pierre Bottineau Elementary School is part of Minneapolis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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