Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Afsa 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afsa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Afsa Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Afsa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afsa Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
47%
60%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afsa Elementary School's ranking?
Afsa Elementary School is ranked #1457 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Afsa Elementary School?
149 students attend Afsa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Afsa Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Afsa Elementary School?
Afsa Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Afsa Elementary School offer ?
Afsa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Afsa Elementary School part of?
Afsa Elementary School is part of Afsa High School District.
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