Normandale Elementary School

5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Normandale Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1% in MN
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Normandale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Normandale Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

Normandale Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Normandale Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#7 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
84%
46%
82%
51%
75-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
73%
60%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Normandale Elementary School's ranking?
Normandale Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Normandale Elementary School often compared to?
Normandale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Normandale Elementary School?
652 students attend Normandale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Normandale Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Normandale Elementary School?
Normandale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Normandale Elementary School offer ?
Normandale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Normandale Elementary School part of?
Normandale Elementary School is part of Edina Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Normandale Elementary School located?
Normandale Elementary School is located in the Concord neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Concord.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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