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Powderhorn Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3328 Elliot Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Powderhorn Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
73%
12%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Powderhorn Elementary School?
341 students attend Powderhorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Powderhorn Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Powderhorn Elementary School?
Powderhorn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Powderhorn Elementary School offer ?
Powderhorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Powderhorn Elementary School part of?
Powderhorn Elementary School is part of Minneapolis 51±¬ÁÏ District.

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